Overall score
Dilston
39.1/100
Turners Marsh
27.2/100
Dilston vs Turners Marsh, TAS Suburb Comparison
Dilston for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DilstonTurners Marsh
Crime rate
Dilston
120.4 / 1k
Turners Marsh
120.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dilston
4
Turners Marsh
5
Population
Dilston
558
Turners Marsh
265
Metric leadDilston 6Turners Marsh 12 tiedacross 9 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 | Turners Marsh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.1/100 | 27.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 40.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 120.4 / 1k | 120.4 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | — |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 5 |
| Green cover | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Population | 558 | 265 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dilston is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Turners Marsh is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Dilston is stronger for housing affordability, walkability, and overall desirability; Turners Marsh answers with nearby cafés and amenities. Dilston generally means more approachable housing costs, while Turners Marsh leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Dilston, while Turners Marsh 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.