Havenview vs Ridgley, TAS suburb comparison

Havenview for families and schools; Ridgley for retirees.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

HavenviewRidgley

Overall score

Havenview

43.0/100

Ridgley

38.9/100

Crime rate

Havenview

2951.9 / 1k

Ridgley

3487.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Havenview

25

Ridgley

27

Population

Havenview

735

Ridgley

645

Metric leadHavenview 6Ridgley 21 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.

CategoryHavenviewRidgley
Overall score43.0/10038.9/100
Housing (desirability)91.7/10091.7/100
Crime rate2951.9 / 1k3487.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools31
Parks & reserves1
Public transport stops92
Walkability13.5/1003.0/100
Nearby amenities2527
Population735645
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/102/10

Comparison summary

Havenview reads as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Ridgley is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.

Havenview tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, while Ridgley stands out for nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage.

On balance, retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ridgley, while Havenview remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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