Overall score
Glenorchy
47.5/100
Goodwood
30.1/100
Glenorchy vs Goodwood, TAS Suburb Comparison
Glenorchy for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenorchyGoodwood
Crime rate
Glenorchy
79.0 / 1k
Goodwood
79.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenorchy
260
Goodwood
27
Population
Glenorchy
12,013
Goodwood
1,142
Metric leadGlenorchy 9Goodwood 03 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Glenorchy | Goodwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.5/100 | 30.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.8/100 | 69.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.0 / 1k | 79.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 101 | 14 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 260 | 27 |
| Green cover | 5.5% | 2.0% |
| Population | 12,013 | 1,142 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
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 schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Goodwood is the better pick for relatively affordable housing and improving crime trends.
On balance, retirees, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Glenorchy, while Goodwood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.