Overall score
Cradoc
47.9/100
Port Huon
45.4/100
Cradoc for families and value; Port Huon for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cradoc
47.9/100
Port Huon
45.4/100
Crime rate
Cradoc
22.8 / 1k
Port Huon
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cradoc
6
Port Huon
8
Population
Cradoc
456
Port Huon
492
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cradoc | Port Huon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.9/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.8/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 4 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 8.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 8 |
| Green cover | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Population | 456 | 492 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
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, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Port Huon answers with walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community. On housing, Cradoc sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Port Huon.
Cradoc suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Port Huon is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.