Mayfield vs Rocherlea, TAS suburb comparison

Mayfield for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

MayfieldRocherlea

Overall score

Mayfield

44.6/100

Rocherlea

34.8/100

Crime rate

Mayfield

5192.0 / 1k

Rocherlea

7679.9 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Mayfield

64

Rocherlea

0

Population

Mayfield

1,525

Rocherlea

1,033

Metric leadMayfield 8Rocherlea 11 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryMayfieldRocherlea
Overall score44.6/10034.8/100
Housing (desirability)91.7/10068.9/100
Crime rate5192.0 / 1k7679.9 / 1k
Schools & preschools41
Parks & reserves14
Public transport stops1510
Walkability22.5/10015.0/100
Nearby amenities640
Population1,5251,033
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/101/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Mayfield is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Rocherlea is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.

On the data, Mayfield is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Rocherlea answers with parks and reserves.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Mayfield, while Rocherlea remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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