Deloraine vs Meander, TAS suburb comparison

Deloraine for families and value.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

DeloraineMeander

Overall score

Deloraine

54.5/100

Meander

31.8/100

Crime rate

Deloraine

386.8 / 1k

Meander

3478.6 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Deloraine

86

Meander

2

Population

Deloraine

3,035

Meander

337

Metric leadDeloraine 6Meander 11 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.

CategoryDeloraineMeander
Overall score54.5/10031.8/100
Housing (desirability)68.9/10068.9/100
Crime rate386.8 / 1k3478.6 / 1k
Schools & preschools4
Parks & reserves32
Public transport stops7
Walkability70.5/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities862
Population3,035337
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/103/10

Comparison summary

Deloraine is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Meander is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

On the data, Deloraine is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; Meander answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage.

On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Deloraine, while Meander remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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