Grove vs Lucaston, TAS suburb comparison

Lucaston for retirees and investment.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

GroveLucaston

Overall score

Grove

46.9/100

Lucaston

51.6/100

Crime rate

Grove

2365.3 / 1k

Lucaston

2989.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Grove

7

Lucaston

0

Population

Grove

533

Lucaston

422

Metric leadGrove 4Lucaston 3across 7 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.

CategoryGroveLucaston
Overall score46.9/10051.6/100
Housing (desirability)77.2/10081.8/100
Crime rate2365.3 / 1k2989.4 / 1k
Public transport stops6
Walkability11.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities70
Population533422
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/109/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Grove is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Lucaston is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.

Grove tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, while Lucaston stands out for housing affordability and overall desirability.

On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Lucaston, while Grove remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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