Overall score
Aldgate
68.0/100
Mylor
50.1/100
Aldgate for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Aldgate
68.0/100
Mylor
50.1/100
Crime rate
Aldgate
10.0 / 1k
Mylor
15.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldgate
135
Mylor
23
Population
Aldgate
3,471
Mylor
1,067
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 | Aldgate | Mylor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.0/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.0 / 1k | 15.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 6 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 13.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 135 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 53 | 29 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Population | 3,471 | 1,067 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Aldgate is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Mylor is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Aldgate sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Mylor is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Aldgate pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Mylor is the better pick for tree cover and green space, plus a calmer planning outlook.
Aldgate suits retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mylor is the stronger match for investors.
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.