Overall score
Lucaston
37.5/100
Ranelagh
39.8/100
Lucaston vs Ranelagh, TAS Suburb Comparison
Ranelagh for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LucastonRanelagh
Crime rate
Lucaston
22.8 / 1k
Ranelagh
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lucaston
10
Ranelagh
19
Population
Lucaston
422
Ranelagh
1,484
Metric leadLucaston 1Ranelagh 62 tiedacross 9 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 | Lucaston | Ranelagh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 19 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Population | 422 | 1,484 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lucaston is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Ranelagh is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Lucaston tends to lead on overall desirability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Ranelagh stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Lucaston suits retirees more clearly, whereas Ranelagh is the stronger match for 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.