Overall score
Havenview
45.3/100
South Burnie
47.7/100
Havenview for investment and value; South Burnie for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Havenview
45.3/100
South Burnie
47.7/100
Crime rate
Havenview
50.0 / 1k
South Burnie
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Havenview
25
South Burnie
85
Population
Havenview
735
South Burnie
348
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 | Havenview | South Burnie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.3/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.0/100 | 64.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 5 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 11.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 85 |
| Green cover | 36.9% | 14.9% |
| Population | 735 | 348 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Havenview is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and South Burnie is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Havenview tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, while South Burnie stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Havenview the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer South Burnie.
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.