Overall score
Geeveston
37.4/100
Port Huon
45.4/100
Geeveston for value; Port Huon for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Geeveston
37.4/100
Port Huon
45.4/100
Crime rate
Geeveston
22.8 / 1k
Port Huon
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Geeveston
5
Port Huon
8
Population
Geeveston
1,431
Port Huon
492
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Geeveston | Port Huon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.4/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.0/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 4 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 8.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 8 |
| Green cover | 0.8% | 11.5% |
| Population | 1,431 | 492 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
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, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Port Huon is the better pick for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Geeveston, while Port Huon 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.