Overall score
Geilston Bay
46.2/100
Montagu Bay
43.5/100
Geilston Bay vs Montagu Bay, TAS Suburb Comparison
Geilston Bay for retirees and value; Montagu Bay for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Geilston BayMontagu Bay
Crime rate
Geilston Bay
55.5 / 1k
Montagu Bay
55.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Geilston Bay
88
Montagu Bay
35
Population
Geilston Bay
3,461
Montagu Bay
718
Metric leadGeilston Bay 8Montagu Bay 12 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGeilston Bay
- Best for investmentMontagu Bay
- Best for best valueGeilston Bay
- Best for best schoolsMontagu 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 | 46.2/100 | 43.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.9/100 | 64.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.5 / 1k | 55.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 11 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 16.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 35 |
| Green cover | 7.9% | 0.0% |
| 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 sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Geilston Bay sits among greener hillside streets, while Montagu Bay keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Geilston Bay is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Montagu Bay answers with schools and education options. Geilston Bay generally means more sought-after housing, while Montagu Bay leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Choose Geilston Bay if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Montagu Bay for retirees and families.
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.