Overall score
Gravelly Beach
49.1/100
Swan Point
44.4/100
Gravelly Beach vs Swan Point, TAS Suburb Comparison
Gravelly Beach for families and schools; Swan Point for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Gravelly BeachSwan Point
Crime rate
Gravelly Beach
18.3 / 1k
Swan Point
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gravelly Beach
6
Swan Point
7
Population
Gravelly Beach
641
Swan Point
300
Metric leadGravelly Beach 5Swan Point 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 retireesSwan Point
- Best for familiesGravelly 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 | Swan Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.1/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 59.0/100 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Walkability | 7.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 7 |
| Green cover | 12.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 641 | 300 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gravelly Beach is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Swan Point is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Gravelly Beach pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and overall desirability, whereas Swan Point is the better pick for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Gravelly Beach sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Swan Point.
Retirees and households prioritising schools may find Gravelly Beach the better fit, while families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Swan Point.
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.