Norwood vs Youngtown, TAS suburb comparison

Norwood for retirees and families; Youngtown for investment and value.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

NorwoodYoungtown

Overall score

Norwood

54.5/100

Youngtown

55.2/100

Crime rate

Norwood

2187.0 / 1k

Youngtown

1697.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Norwood

67

Youngtown

70

Population

Norwood

3,869

Youngtown

4,315

Metric leadNorwood 2Youngtown 71 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.

CategoryNorwoodYoungtown
Overall score54.5/10055.2/100
Housing (desirability)81.0/10091.7/100
Crime rate2187.0 / 1k1697.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools72
Parks & reserves33
Public transport stops2531
Walkability59.0/10074.0/100
Nearby amenities6770
Population3,8694,315
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/103/10

Comparison summary

Norwood is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Youngtown is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.

Norwood pulls ahead on schools and education options and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Youngtown is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Norwood generally means more mid-market housing value, while Youngtown leans toward more approachable housing costs.

Choose Norwood if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Youngtown for investors and value-focused buyers.

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