Overall score
Grove
46.9/100
Mountain River
50.2/100
Grove vs Mountain River, TAS suburb comparison
Mountain River for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GroveMountain River
Crime rate
Grove
2365.3 / 1k
Mountain River
2244.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Grove
7
Mountain River
0
Population
Grove
533
Mountain River
606
Metric leadGrove 2Mountain River 5across 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentMountain River
- Best for best valueMountain River
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 | Grove | Mountain River |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.9/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.2/100 | 81.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 2365.3 / 1k | 2244.4 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 6 | — |
| Walkability | 11.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 0 |
| Population | 533 | 606 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Grove is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Mountain River is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mountain River sits among greener hillside streets, while Grove keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Grove pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Mountain River is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mountain River, while Grove remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.