Overall score
Fern Tree
43.3/100
Mount Nelson
48.6/100
Fern Tree vs Mount Nelson, TAS Suburb Comparison
Fern Tree for value; Mount Nelson for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Fern TreeMount Nelson
Crime rate
Fern Tree
87.2 / 1k
Mount Nelson
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fern Tree
31
Mount Nelson
93
Population
Fern Tree
763
Mount Nelson
2,749
Metric leadFern Tree 2Mount Nelson 72 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Nelson
- Best for investmentMount Nelson
- Best for best valueFern Tree
- Best for best schoolsMount Nelson
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 | Fern Tree | Mount Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.3/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.8/100 | 56.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.2 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 36 |
| Walkability | 26.0/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 93 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Population | 763 | 2,749 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Fern Tree reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Mount Nelson is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Mount Nelson sits among greener hillside streets, while Fern Tree keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Fern Tree is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Mount Nelson answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Fern Tree suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mount Nelson is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.