Dilston vs Newnham, TAS suburb comparison

Dilston for retirees; Newnham for families and investment.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

DilstonNewnham

Overall score

Dilston

39.1/100

Newnham

63.9/100

Crime rate

Dilston

14191.5 / 1k

Newnham

1124.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Dilston

3

Newnham

158

Population

Dilston

558

Newnham

7,073

Metric leadDilston 1Newnham 7across 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.

CategoryDilstonNewnham
Overall score39.1/10063.9/100
Housing (desirability)81.8/10091.7/100
Crime rate14191.5 / 1k1124.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools3
Parks & reserves8
Public transport stops835
Walkability12.0/10084.0/100
Nearby amenities3158
Population5587,073
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)7/101/10

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 and a quieter safety profile.

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

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