Lenah Valley vs New Town, TAS suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Lenah Valley | New Town |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.2/100 | 64.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 24.4/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 64 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 237 |
| Population | 6,522 | 6,781 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNew Town
- Best for familiesNew Town
- Best for investmentLenah Valley
- Best for best valueLenah Valley
Comparison summary
Lenah Valley and New Town (Tas.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. New Town (Tas.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours New Town (Tas.); Housing (desirability) favours Lenah Valley; Schools & preschools favours New Town (Tas.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → New Town (Tas.), Families → New Town (Tas.), Investment → Lenah Valley, Best value → Lenah Valley.