Overall score
Gravelly Beach
27.2/100
Swan Point
25.6/100
Gravelly Beach vs Swan Point, TAS suburb comparison
Gravelly Beach for retirees and families; Swan Point for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Gravelly BeachSwan Point
Crime rate
Gravelly Beach
1798.2 / 1k
Swan Point
3876.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gravelly Beach
6
Swan Point
7
Population
Gravelly Beach
641
Swan Point
300
Metric leadGravelly Beach 5Swan Point 3across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGravelly Beach
- Best for familiesGravelly Beach
- Best for investmentSwan Point
- Best for best valueSwan Point
- 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 | 27.2/100 | 25.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 59.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 1798.2 / 1k | 3876.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 7.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 7 |
| 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 a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Swan Point is the better pick for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Gravelly Beach sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Swan Point.
Retirees may find Gravelly Beach the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Swan Point.