Overall score
Geilston Bay
53.5/100
Montagu Bay
44.4/100
Geilston Bay vs Montagu Bay, TAS suburb comparison
Geilston Bay for investment and value; Montagu Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Geilston BayMontagu Bay
Crime rate
Geilston Bay
919.6 / 1k
Montagu Bay
4765.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Geilston Bay
80
Montagu Bay
32
Population
Geilston Bay
3,461
Montagu Bay
718
Metric leadGeilston Bay 8Montagu Bay 1across 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 retireesMontagu Bay
- Best for familiesMontagu Bay
- Best for investmentGeilston Bay
- Best for best valueGeilston 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 | Geilston Bay | Montagu Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.5/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 919.6 / 1k | 4765.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 11 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 16.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 80 | 32 |
| Population | 3,461 | 718 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Geilston Bay is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Montagu Bay is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm. Geilston Bay sits among greener hillside streets, while Montagu Bay keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Geilston Bay holds the clearer edge on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Montagu Bay is closer across the remaining categories. Geilston Bay generally means more sought-after housing, while Montagu Bay leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Choose Geilston Bay if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Montagu Bay for retirees and families.