Crabtree vs Ranelagh, TAS Suburb Comparison

Ranelagh for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

CrabtreeRanelagh

Overall score

Crabtree

35.2/100

Ranelagh

39.8/100

Crime rate

Crabtree

22.8 / 1k

Ranelagh

22.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Crabtree

4

Ranelagh

19

Population

Crabtree

308

Ranelagh

1,484

Metric leadCrabtree 2Ranelagh 52 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.

CategoryCrabtreeRanelagh
Overall score35.2/10039.8/100
Housing (desirability)61.2/10059.9/100
Crime rate22.8 / 1k22.8 / 1k
Weather (desirability)82.3/10082.3/100
Parks & reserves—2
Public transport stops—6
Walkability0.0/1009.0/100
Nearby amenities419
Green cover0.0%2.3%
Population3081,484
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)6/104/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Crabtree is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Ranelagh is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.

Crabtree tends to lead on overall desirability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Ranelagh stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Crabtree sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Ranelagh.

On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ranelagh, 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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