Overall score
Lymington
38.8/100
Port Huon
45.4/100
Lymington vs Port Huon, TAS Suburb Comparison
Lymington for beach lifestyle; Port Huon for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LymingtonPort Huon
Crime rate
Lymington
22.8 / 1k
Port Huon
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lymington
3
Port Huon
8
Population
Lymington
319
Port Huon
492
Metric leadLymington 1Port Huon 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 | Lymington | Port Huon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.8/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.9/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 8.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 8 |
| Green cover | 2.2% | 11.5% |
| Population | 319 | 492 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Lymington is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Port Huon is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Lymington leans into coastal living, while Port Huon feels more inland and suburban in character.
Lymington tends to lead on overall desirability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Port Huon stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Lymington sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Port Huon.
Lymington suits retirees, families, and people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Port Huon is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.