Overall score
Dilston
39.1/100
Newnham
43.6/100
Dilston vs Newnham, TAS Suburb Comparison
Newnham for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DilstonNewnham
Crime rate
Dilston
120.4 / 1k
Newnham
120.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dilston
4
Newnham
161
Population
Dilston
558
Newnham
7,073
Metric leadDilston 2Newnham 62 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.
| Category | Dilston | Newnham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.1/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 63.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 120.4 / 1k | 120.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 35 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 161 |
| Green cover | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Population | 558 | 7,073 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Dilston is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Newnham is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Dilston sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Newnham is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Dilston is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Newnham answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees may find Dilston the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Newnham.
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.