Don vs Leith, TAS suburb comparison

Don for beach lifestyle and investment.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

DonLeith

Overall score

Don

34.0/100

Leith

31.1/100

Crime rate

Don

3732.1 / 1k

Leith

4635.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Don

21

Leith

2

Population

Don

647

Leith

504

Metric leadDon 6Leith 11 tiedacross 8 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

  • Best for beach lifestyleDon
  • Best for investmentDon
  • Best for best valueDon
  • Best for best schoolsDon

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.

CategoryDonLeith
Overall score34.0/10031.1/100
Housing (desirability)63.5/10058.5/100
Crime rate3732.1 / 1k4635.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves21
Public transport stops1
Walkability1.5/1001.5/100
Nearby amenities212
Population647504
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)6/107/10

Comparison summary

Don reads as a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Leith is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.

Don tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Leith stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage.

On balance, families and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Don, while Leith remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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