Overall score
Montrose
52.5/100
West Moonah
61.1/100
Montrose vs West Moonah, TAS suburb comparison
West Moonah for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MontroseWest Moonah
Crime rate
Montrose
1738.1 / 1k
West Moonah
877.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Montrose
23
West Moonah
72
Population
Montrose
2,313
West Moonah
4,522
Metric leadMontrose 2West Moonah 62 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Moonah
- Best for familiesWest Moonah
- Best for best valueWest Moonah
- Best for best schoolsWest Moonah
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 | Montrose | West Moonah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.5/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1738.1 / 1k | 877.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 24 |
| Walkability | 52.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 72 |
| Population | 2,313 | 4,522 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Montrose is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and West Moonah is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. West Moonah sits among greener hillside streets, while Montrose keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Montrose tends to lead on parks and reserves and walkability, while West Moonah stands out for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer West Moonah, while Montrose remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.