Overall score
Dodges Ferry
38.0/100
Forcett
30.3/100
Dodges Ferry vs Forcett, TAS Suburb Comparison
Dodges Ferry for retirees and families; Forcett for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dodges FerryForcett
Crime rate
Dodges Ferry
31.2 / 1k
Forcett
31.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dodges Ferry
34
Forcett
9
Population
Dodges Ferry
2,646
Forcett
1,102
Metric leadDodges Ferry 5Forcett 23 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDodges Ferry
- Best for familiesDodges Ferry
- Best for investmentDodges Ferry
- Best for best valueForcett
- Best for best schoolsDodges Ferry
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 | Dodges Ferry | Forcett |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.0/100 | 30.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.4/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.2 / 1k | 31.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 4.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 9 |
| Green cover | 9.0% | 3.5% |
| Population | 2,646 | 1,102 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dodges Ferry is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Forcett is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible. Dodges Ferry sits among greener hillside streets, while Forcett keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Dodges Ferry is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, overall desirability, and a larger local community; Forcett answers with housing affordability, walkability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Dodges Ferry generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Forcett leans toward more approachable mid-market housing.
Households prioritising schools may find Dodges Ferry the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Forcett.
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.