Overall score
Newnham
43.6/100
Rocherlea
32.9/100
Newnham vs Rocherlea, TAS Suburb Comparison
Newnham for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NewnhamRocherlea
Crime rate
Newnham
120.4 / 1k
Rocherlea
120.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newnham
161
Rocherlea
3
Population
Newnham
7,073
Rocherlea
1,033
Metric leadNewnham 8Rocherlea 13 tiedacross 12 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 | Newnham | Rocherlea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.6/100 | 32.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.4/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 120.4 / 1k | 120.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 10 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 161 | 3 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 9.0% |
| Population | 7,073 | 1,033 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Newnham is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Rocherlea is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Newnham pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Rocherlea is the better pick for a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Newnham, while Rocherlea remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.