Overall score
Herdsmans Cove
28.2/100
Old Beach
37.5/100
Herdsmans Cove vs Old Beach, TAS Suburb Comparison
Herdsmans Cove for schools; Old Beach for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Herdsmans CoveOld Beach
Crime rate
Herdsmans Cove
71.1 / 1k
Old Beach
71.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Herdsmans Cove
27
Old Beach
8
Population
Herdsmans Cove
1,199
Old Beach
4,394
Metric leadHerdsmans Cove 2Old Beach 62 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 familiesOld Beach
- Best for investmentOld Beach
- Best for best valueOld Beach
- Best for best schoolsHerdsmans Cove
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 | Herdsmans Cove | Old Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.2/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.6/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.1 / 1k | 71.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 23 |
| Walkability | 49.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 8 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 5.1% |
| Population | 1,199 | 4,394 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Herdsmans Cove is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, while Old Beach is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Old Beach sits among greener hillside streets, while Herdsmans Cove keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Herdsmans Cove is stronger for walkability, plus nearby cafés and amenities; Old Beach answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and overall desirability. Herdsmans Cove generally means more approachable housing costs, while Old Beach leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Herdsmans Cove if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Old Beach for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.