Dover vs Port Huon, TAS suburb comparison

Dover for beach lifestyle; Port Huon for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

DoverPort Huon

Overall score

Dover

34.5/100

Port Huon

36.2/100

Crime rate

Dover

1406.4 / 1k

Port Huon

2656.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Dover

14

Port Huon

7

Population

Dover

923

Port Huon

492

Metric leadDover 4Port Huon 41 tiedacross 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryDoverPort Huon
Overall score34.5/10036.2/100
Housing (desirability)28.3/10047.1/100
Crime rate1406.4 / 1k2656.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools11
Parks & reserves2
Public transport stops14
Walkability43.5/1008.0/100
Nearby amenities147
Population923492
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/103/10

Comparison summary

Dover reads as a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Port Huon is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Dover leans into coastal living, while Port Huon feels more inland and suburban in character.

Dover pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, whereas Port Huon is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.

Dover suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Port Huon is the stronger match for retirees and investors.

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