Cradoc vs Cygnet, TAS suburb comparison

Cradoc for retirees and families; Cygnet for schools.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

CradocCygnet

Overall score

Cradoc

39.7/100

Cygnet

42.4/100

Crime rate

Cradoc

2832.7 / 1k

Cygnet

734.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Cradoc

6

Cygnet

1

Population

Cradoc

456

Cygnet

1,742

Metric leadCradoc 3Cygnet 6across 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.

CategoryCradocCygnet
Overall score39.7/10042.4/100
Housing (desirability)52.8/10050.1/100
Crime rate2832.7 / 1k734.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools2
Parks & reserves13
Public transport stops47
Walkability6.0/10010.5/100
Nearby amenities61
Population4561,742
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)6/102/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Cradoc is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Cygnet is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

Cradoc pulls ahead on housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Cygnet is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Cradoc sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Cygnet.

Choose Cradoc if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Cygnet for families and households prioritising schools.

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