Overall score
Glen Huon
37.0/100
Huonville
50.3/100
Glen Huon for schools; Huonville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Glen Huon
37.0/100
Huonville
50.3/100
Crime rate
Glen Huon
22.8 / 1k
Huonville
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glen Huon
1
Huonville
84
Population
Glen Huon
742
Huonville
3,002
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 | Glen Huon | Huonville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.0/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.6/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 16 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 84 |
| Green cover | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| Population | 742 | 3,002 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Glen Huon reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Huonville is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Glen Huon tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Huonville stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability.
Choose Glen Huon if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Huonville for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.