Overall score
Huonville
50.3/100
Ranelagh
39.8/100
Huonville vs Ranelagh, TAS Suburb Comparison
Huonville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HuonvilleRanelagh
Crime rate
Huonville
22.8 / 1k
Ranelagh
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Huonville
84
Ranelagh
19
Population
Huonville
3,002
Ranelagh
1,484
Metric leadHuonville 7Ranelagh 22 tiedacross 11 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.
| Category | Huonville | Ranelagh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.3/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 6 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 84 | 19 |
| Green cover | 4.3% | 2.3% |
| Population | 3,002 | 1,484 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Huonville reads as a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Ranelagh is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Huonville tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Ranelagh stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Huonville generally means more approachable housing costs, while Ranelagh leans toward more sought-after housing.
Huonville suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Ranelagh is the stronger match for retirees, families, and investors.
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.