Overall score
Cressy
39.9/100
Perth
41.4/100
Cressy vs Perth, TAS Suburb Comparison
Cressy for investment; Perth for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CressyPerth
Crime rate
Cressy
18.3 / 1k
Perth
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cressy
11
Perth
2
Population
Cressy
1,149
Perth
3,472
Metric leadCressy 3Perth 63 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Cressy | Perth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.5/100 | 71.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.3 / 1k | 18.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 10 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 2 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 3.0% |
| Population | 1,149 | 3,472 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
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, plus nearby cafés and amenities, while Perth stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Perth, while Cressy 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.