Overall score
Mount Nelson
48.6/100
Tolmans Hill
40.8/100
Mount Nelson vs Tolmans Hill, TAS Suburb Comparison
Mount Nelson for retirees and families; Tolmans Hill for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount NelsonTolmans Hill
Crime rate
Mount Nelson
87.2 / 1k
Tolmans Hill
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Nelson
93
Tolmans Hill
6
Population
Mount Nelson
2,749
Tolmans Hill
647
Metric leadMount Nelson 8Tolmans Hill 12 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Nelson
- Best for familiesMount Nelson
- Best for best valueTolmans Hill
- Best for best schoolsMount Nelson
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 | Mount Nelson | Tolmans Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.6/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.1/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.2 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 6 |
| Walkability | 45.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 93 | 6 |
| Green cover | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,749 | 647 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Nelson is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Tolmans Hill is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Mount Nelson sits among greener hillside streets, while Tolmans Hill keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Nelson is stronger for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability; Tolmans Hill answers with housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Mount Nelson if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Tolmans Hill for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.