Overall score
Geilston Bay
53.5/100
Richmond
33.7/100
Geilston Bay vs Richmond, TAS suburb comparison
Geilston Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Geilston BayRichmond
Crime rate
Geilston Bay
919.6 / 1k
Richmond
2024.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Geilston Bay
80
Richmond
5
Population
Geilston Bay
3,461
Richmond
1,583
Metric leadGeilston Bay 8Richmond 02 tiedacross 10 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 familiesGeilston Bay
- Best for investmentGeilston Bay
- Best for best valueGeilston Bay
- Best for best schoolsGeilston 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 | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.5/100 | 33.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 26.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 919.6 / 1k | 2024.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 9 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 80 | 5 |
| Population | 3,461 | 1,583 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Geilston Bay is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Richmond is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Geilston Bay sits closer to the city centre, whereas Richmond is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Geilston Bay is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Richmond answers with recognised heritage character and a mature, settled community.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Geilston Bay, while Richmond remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.