Overall score
Grove
51.3/100
Mountain River
39.4/100
Grove vs Mountain River, TAS Suburb Comparison
Grove for retirees and families; Mountain River for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GroveMountain River
Crime rate
Grove
22.8 / 1k
Mountain River
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Grove
9
Mountain River
0
Population
Grove
533
Mountain River
606
Metric leadGrove 4Mountain River 32 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGrove
- Best for familiesGrove
- Best for investmentMountain River
- Best for best valueGrove
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 | 51.3/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.2/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | — |
| Walkability | 11.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 0 |
| Green cover | 2.0% | 0.4% |
| 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, plus nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Mountain River is the better pick for housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community.
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.
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.