Gretna vs Ouse, TAS Suburb Comparison

Gretna for value; Ouse for retirees.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

GretnaOuse

Overall score

Gretna

35.6/100

Ouse

39.0/100

Crime rate

Gretna

71.1 / 1k

Ouse

71.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Gretna

4

Ouse

2

Population

Gretna

254

Ouse

326

Metric leadGretna 3Ouse 33 tiedacross 9 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.

CategoryGretnaOuse
Overall score35.6/10039.0/100
Housing (desirability)50.6/10050.1/100
Crime rate71.1 / 1k71.1 / 1k
Weather (desirability)82.3/10082.3/100
Parks & reserves—2
Walkability0.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities42
Green cover7.0%2.8%
Population254326
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/102/10

Comparison summary

Gretna is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Ouse is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

Gretna tends to lead on housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, while Ouse stands out for a larger local community and stronger socioeconomic advantage.

On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Gretna, while Ouse 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.

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