Glenorchy vs Goodwood, TAS suburb comparison

Glenorchy for retirees and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

GlenorchyGoodwood

Overall score

Glenorchy

71.8/100

Goodwood

44.2/100

Crime rate

Glenorchy

323.2 / 1k

Goodwood

3442.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Glenorchy

238

Goodwood

23

Population

Glenorchy

12,013

Goodwood

1,142

Metric leadGlenorchy 8Goodwood 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)

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.

CategoryGlenorchyGoodwood
Overall score71.8/10044.2/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10076.0/100
Crime rate323.2 / 1k3442.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools64
Parks & reserves161
Public transport stops10114
Walkability90.0/10021.0/100
Nearby amenities23823
Population12,0131,142
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/101/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Glenorchy is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks, and Goodwood is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm. Glenorchy sits among greener hillside streets, while Goodwood keeps a flatter suburban layout.

Glenorchy pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Goodwood is the better pick for relatively affordable housing and improving crime trends.

Glenorchy suits value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Goodwood is the stronger match for families.

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