Crabtree vs Lucaston, TAS Suburb Comparison

Lucaston for value.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

CrabtreeLucaston

Overall score

Crabtree

35.2/100

Lucaston

37.5/100

Crime rate

Crabtree

22.8 / 1k

Lucaston

22.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Crabtree

4

Lucaston

10

Population

Crabtree

308

Lucaston

422

Metric leadCrabtree 1Lucaston 53 tiedacross 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.

CategoryCrabtreeLucaston
Overall score35.2/10037.5/100
Housing (desirability)61.2/10056.5/100
Crime rate22.8 / 1k22.8 / 1k
Weather (desirability)82.3/10082.3/100
Walkability0.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities410
Green cover0.0%0.9%
Population308422
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)6/109/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Crabtree is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Lucaston is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.

On the data, Crabtree is stronger for overall desirability; Lucaston answers with housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community. Crabtree generally means more mid-market housing value, while Lucaston leans toward more sought-after housing.

On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Lucaston, while Crabtree remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.

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