Electrona vs Margate, TAS suburb comparison

Margate for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

ElectronaMargate

Overall score

Electrona

31.2/100

Margate

52.7/100

Crime rate

Electrona

3539.0 / 1k

Margate

324.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Electrona

8

Margate

10

Population

Electrona

391

Margate

4,239

Metric leadElectrona 0Margate 9across 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.

CategoryElectronaMargate
Overall score31.2/10052.7/100
Housing (desirability)42.4/10076.0/100
Crime rate3539.0 / 1k324.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools12
Parks & reserves4
Public transport stops214
Walkability3.0/10021.0/100
Nearby amenities810
Population3914,239
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)4/108/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Electrona is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Margate is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Margate sits among greener hillside streets, while Electrona keeps a flatter suburban layout.

Electrona pulls ahead on improving crime trends, whereas Margate is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Electrona sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Margate.

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

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