Geeveston vs Port Huon, TAS suburb comparison

Geeveston for families and investment.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

GeevestonPort Huon

Overall score

Geeveston

41.6/100

Port Huon

36.2/100

Crime rate

Geeveston

903.0 / 1k

Port Huon

2656.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Geeveston

0

Port Huon

7

Population

Geeveston

1,431

Port Huon

492

Metric leadGeeveston 6Port Huon 3across 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.

CategoryGeevestonPort Huon
Overall score41.6/10036.2/100
Housing (desirability)63.6/10047.1/100
Crime rate903.0 / 1k2656.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools21
Parks & reserves4
Public transport stops54
Walkability7.5/1008.0/100
Nearby amenities07
Population1,431492
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/103/10

Comparison summary

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

Geeveston pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Port Huon is the better pick for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.

On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Geeveston, while Port Huon remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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