Cradoc vs Port Huon, TAS suburb comparison

Cradoc for retirees and families; Port Huon for schools.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

CradocPort Huon

Overall score

Cradoc

39.7/100

Port Huon

36.2/100

Crime rate

Cradoc

2832.7 / 1k

Port Huon

2656.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Cradoc

6

Port Huon

7

Population

Cradoc

456

Port Huon

492

Metric leadCradoc 3Port Huon 41 tiedacross 8 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.

CategoryCradocPort Huon
Overall score39.7/10036.2/100
Housing (desirability)52.8/10047.1/100
Crime rate2832.7 / 1k2656.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves1
Public transport stops44
Walkability6.0/1008.0/100
Nearby amenities67
Population456492
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)6/103/10

Comparison summary

Cradoc reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Port Huon is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

On the data, Cradoc is stronger for housing affordability and overall desirability; Port Huon answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability. On housing, Cradoc sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Port Huon.

On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Cradoc, while Port Huon remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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