Overall score
Legana
57.2/100
Riverside
52.5/100
Legana vs Riverside, TAS suburb comparison
Riverside for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LeganaRiverside
Crime rate
Legana
248.8 / 1k
Riverside
158.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Legana
65
Riverside
2
Population
Legana
4,719
Riverside
7,326
Metric leadLegana 4Riverside 42 tiedacross 10 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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Legana is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Riverside is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace.
Legana pulls ahead on parks and reserves and walkability, whereas Riverside is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Riverside, while Legana remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.