Overall score
Mountain River
39.4/100
Ranelagh
39.8/100
Mountain River vs Ranelagh, TAS Suburb Comparison
Mountain River for investment; Ranelagh for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mountain RiverRanelagh
Crime rate
Mountain River
22.8 / 1k
Ranelagh
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mountain River
0
Ranelagh
19
Population
Mountain River
606
Ranelagh
1,484
Metric leadMountain River 2Ranelagh 52 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRanelagh
- Best for familiesRanelagh
- Best for investmentMountain River
- Best for best valueRanelagh
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 | Mountain River | Ranelagh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.4/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.4/100 | 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 | 0 | 19 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Population | 606 | 1,484 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mountain River is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Ranelagh is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Mountain River sits among greener hillside streets, while Ranelagh keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mountain River tends to lead on overall desirability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Ranelagh stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Mountain River if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Ranelagh for 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.