Carrick vs Westbury, TAS suburb comparison

Carrick for retirees and investment; Westbury for schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

CarrickWestbury

Overall score

Carrick

38.8/100

Westbury

35.8/100

Crime rate

Carrick

1606.6 / 1k

Westbury

491.5 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Carrick

6

Westbury

5

Population

Carrick

721

Westbury

2,272

Metric leadCarrick 4Westbury 5across 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryCarrickWestbury
Overall score38.8/10035.8/100
Housing (desirability)91.7/10074.6/100
Crime rate1606.6 / 1k491.5 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves23
Public transport stops26
Walkability3.0/1009.0/100
Nearby amenities65
Population7212,272
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/102/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Carrick is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Westbury is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Carrick sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Westbury is further into the wider countryside.

Carrick tends to lead on housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Westbury stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. Carrick generally means more mid-market housing value, while Westbury leans toward more approachable housing costs.

Choose Carrick if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Westbury for families and households prioritising schools.

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