Overall score
Gravelly Beach
49.1/100
Sidmouth
43.6/100
Gravelly Beach vs Sidmouth, TAS Suburb Comparison
Gravelly Beach for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Gravelly BeachSidmouth
Crime rate
Gravelly Beach
18.3 / 1k
Sidmouth
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gravelly Beach
6
Sidmouth
4
Population
Gravelly Beach
641
Sidmouth
411
Metric leadGravelly Beach 5Sidmouth 32 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 familiesGravelly Beach
- Best for best valueGravelly Beach
- Best for best schoolsGravelly Beach
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 | Gravelly Beach | Sidmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.1/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.3 / 1k | 18.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 7.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 4 |
| Green cover | 12.1% | 27.3% |
| Population | 641 | 411 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gravelly Beach is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Sidmouth is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Gravelly Beach tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Sidmouth stands out for public transport access and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Gravelly Beach generally means more approachable housing costs, while Sidmouth leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Choose Gravelly Beach if you are weighing retirees, investors, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Sidmouth for 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.