Overall score
Gardners Bay
35.4/100
Lymington
38.8/100
Gardners Bay vs Lymington, TAS Suburb Comparison
Gardners Bay for investment and value; Lymington for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Gardners BayLymington
Crime rate
Gardners Bay
22.8 / 1k
Lymington
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gardners Bay
2
Lymington
3
Population
Gardners Bay
346
Lymington
319
Metric leadGardners Bay 2Lymington 43 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLymington
- Best for investmentGardners Bay
- Best for best valueGardners Bay
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 | Gardners Bay | Lymington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.4/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.4/100 | 56.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| Population | 346 | 319 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Gardners Bay is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Lymington is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Gardners Bay tends to lead on housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community, while Lymington stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage. Gardners Bay generally means more mid-market housing value, while Lymington leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Gardners Bay, while Lymington remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.