Overall score
Otago
33.9/100
Risdon Vale
27.8/100
Otago vs Risdon Vale, TAS Suburb Comparison
Risdon Vale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OtagoRisdon Vale
Crime rate
Otago
55.5 / 1k
Risdon Vale
55.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Otago
21
Risdon Vale
30
Population
Otago
596
Risdon Vale
3,171
Metric leadOtago 3Risdon Vale 62 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 retireesRisdon Vale
- Best for familiesRisdon Vale
- Best for best valueRisdon Vale
- Best for best schoolsRisdon Vale
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 | Otago | Risdon Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.9/100 | 27.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.8/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.5 / 1k | 55.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 27 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 30 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 2.1% |
| Population | 596 | 3,171 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Otago is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Risdon Vale is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Risdon Vale sits among greener hillside streets, while Otago keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Otago pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Risdon Vale is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Otago sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Risdon Vale.
Otago suits retirees more clearly, whereas Risdon Vale is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.