Scamander vs St Helens, TAS suburb comparison

Scamander for beach lifestyle and investment; St Helens for families and schools.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

ScamanderSt Helens

Overall score

Scamander

23.3/100

St Helens

24.7/100

Crime rate

Scamander

384.4 / 1k

St Helens

138.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Scamander

36

St Helens

0

Population

Scamander

803

St Helens

2,206

Metric leadScamander 5St Helens 4across 9 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.

CategoryScamanderSt Helens
Overall score23.3/10024.7/100
Housing (desirability)25.5/10015.2/100
Crime rate384.4 / 1k138.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves17
Public transport stops42
Walkability8.0/1003.0/100
Nearby amenities360
Population8032,206
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/101/10

Comparison summary

Scamander is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while St Helens is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Where Scamander is shaped by the coast, St Helens offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.

On the data, Scamander is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; St Helens answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.

People chasing a beach lifestyle and investors may find Scamander the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer St Helens.

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