Overall score
Grove
51.3/100
Huonville
50.3/100
Huonville for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Grove
51.3/100
Huonville
50.3/100
Crime rate
Grove
22.8 / 1k
Huonville
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Grove
9
Huonville
84
Population
Grove
533
Huonville
3,002
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Grove | Huonville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.3/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.2/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 16 |
| Walkability | 11.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 84 |
| Green cover | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| Population | 533 | 3,002 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Grove is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Huonville is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Grove tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Huonville stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability. Grove generally means more sought-after housing, while Huonville leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Grove if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Huonville for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.
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.