Fingal vs St Marys, TAS suburb comparison

Fingal for investment and value; St Marys for schools.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

FingalSt Marys

Overall score

Fingal

28.0/100

St Marys

20.0/100

Crime rate

Fingal

707.2 / 1k

St Marys

413.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Fingal

0

St Marys

0

Population

Fingal

431

St Marys

738

Metric leadFingal 2St Marys 25 tiedacross 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.

CategoryFingalSt Marys
Overall score28.0/10020.0/100
Housing (desirability)79.7/10033.6/100
Crime rate707.2 / 1k413.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves11
Public transport stops22
Walkability3.0/1003.0/100
Nearby amenities00
Population431738
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/101/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Fingal is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and St Marys is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

On the data, Fingal is stronger for housing affordability and overall desirability; St Marys answers with a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.

Choose Fingal if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward St Marys for households prioritising schools.

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