Overall score
Huon Creek
28.4/100
Leneva
48.5/100
Leneva for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Huon Creek
28.4/100
Leneva
48.5/100
Crime rate
Huon Creek
31.0 / 1k
Leneva
16.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Huon Creek
0
Leneva
1
Population
Huon Creek
320
Leneva
1,317
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 | Huon Creek | Leneva |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.4/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.6/100 | 89.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.0 / 1k | 16.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 10 |
| Population | 320 | 1,317 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Huon Creek is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Leneva is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Huon Creek pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Leneva is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Leneva, while Huon Creek remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.