Cressy vs Perth, TAS suburb comparison

Perth for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

CressyPerth

Overall score

Cressy

30.8/100

Perth

40.3/100

Crime rate

Cressy

1025.2 / 1k

Perth

346.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Cressy

0

Perth

0

Population

Cressy

1,149

Perth

3,472

Metric leadCressy 1Perth 72 tiedacross 10 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.

CategoryCressyPerth
Overall score30.8/10040.3/100
Housing (desirability)55.0/10091.7/100
Crime rate1025.2 / 1k346.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools11
Parks & reserves53
Public transport stops810
Walkability12.0/10015.0/100
Nearby amenities00
Population1,1493,472
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/103/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Cressy is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Perth is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds. Cressy sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Perth is more regionally self-contained.

Cressy tends to lead on parks and reserves, while Perth stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Perth, while Cressy remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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