Overall score
Abernethy
27.2/100
Mount Vincent
31.1/100
Abernethy for families; Mount Vincent for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Abernethy
27.2/100
Mount Vincent
31.1/100
Crime rate
Abernethy
97.9 / 1k
Mount Vincent
106.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Abernethy
11
Mount Vincent
1
Population
Abernethy
317
Mount Vincent
380
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Abernethy | Mount Vincent |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.2/100 | 31.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.5/100 | 77.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 97.9 / 1k | 106.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 10 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 2 |
| Population | 317 | 380 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Abernethy is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Mount Vincent is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Mount Vincent sits among greener hillside streets, while Abernethy keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Abernethy pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Mount Vincent is the better pick for overall desirability and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Abernethy sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Mount Vincent.
Choose Abernethy if you are weighing families; lean toward Mount Vincent for retirees and investors.