Overall score
Derwent Park
56.3/100
Glenorchy
71.8/100
Derwent Park for families and schools; Glenorchy for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Derwent Park
56.3/100
Glenorchy
71.8/100
Crime rate
Derwent Park
4444.2 / 1k
Glenorchy
323.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Derwent Park
83
Glenorchy
238
Population
Derwent Park
872
Glenorchy
12,013
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 | Derwent Park | Glenorchy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.3/100 | 71.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 4444.2 / 1k | 323.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 101 |
| Walkability | 49.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 83 | 238 |
| Population | 872 | 12,013 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Derwent Park is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Glenorchy is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Glenorchy sits among greener hillside streets, while Derwent Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Derwent Park tends to lead on relatively affordable housing and improving crime trends, while Glenorchy stands out for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Glenorchy, while Derwent Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.