Overall score
Havenview
43.0/100
South Burnie
40.1/100
Havenview vs South Burnie, TAS suburb comparison
Havenview for retirees and investment; South Burnie for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HavenviewSouth Burnie
Crime rate
Havenview
2951.9 / 1k
South Burnie
7019.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Havenview
25
South Burnie
79
Population
Havenview
735
South Burnie
348
Metric leadHavenview 6South Burnie 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHavenview
- Best for familiesSouth Burnie
- Best for investmentHavenview
- Best for best valueHavenview
- Best for best schoolsSouth Burnie
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 | Havenview | South Burnie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.0/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 2951.9 / 1k | 7019.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 5 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 11.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 79 |
| Population | 735 | 348 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
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 and a quieter safety profile, while South Burnie stands out for parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Havenview, while South Burnie remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.