Overall score
Abernethy
36.5/100
Mulbring
38.9/100
Abernethy for families and investment; Mulbring for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Abernethy
36.5/100
Mulbring
38.9/100
Crime rate
Abernethy
97.9 / 1k
Mulbring
106.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Abernethy
11
Mulbring
8
Population
Abernethy
317
Mulbring
682
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 | Mulbring |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.5/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.8/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 97.9 / 1k | 106.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 19 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 10 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 8.3% |
| Population | 317 | 682 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Abernethy is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Mulbring is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Abernethy tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Mulbring stands out for public transport access, walkability, and overall desirability.
Choose Abernethy if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Mulbring for retirees, investors, 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.