Franklin vs Geeveston, TAS suburb comparison

Franklin for retirees; Geeveston for families and investment.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

FranklinGeeveston

Overall score

Franklin

34.8/100

Geeveston

41.6/100

Crime rate

Franklin

973.7 / 1k

Geeveston

903.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Franklin

0

Geeveston

0

Population

Franklin

1,301

Geeveston

1,431

Metric leadFranklin 3Geeveston 51 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.

CategoryFranklinGeeveston
Overall score34.8/10041.6/100
Housing (desirability)51.5/10063.6/100
Crime rate973.7 / 1k903.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools12
Parks & reserves4
Public transport stops65
Walkability9.0/1007.5/100
Nearby amenities00
Population1,3011,431
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/102/10

Comparison summary

Franklin is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Geeveston is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.

On the data, Franklin is stronger for public transport access and walkability; Geeveston answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Retirees may find Franklin the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Geeveston.

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