Overall score
Arrawarra
43.8/100
Mullaway
41.7/100
Arrawarra for investment and value; Mullaway for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Arrawarra
43.8/100
Mullaway
41.7/100
Crime rate
Arrawarra
64.0 / 1k
Mullaway
64.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arrawarra
44
Mullaway
19
Population
Arrawarra
591
Mullaway
607
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 | Arrawarra | Mullaway |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 41.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.8/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.0 / 1k | 64.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 10 |
| Walkability | 23.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 19 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Population | 591 | 607 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Arrawarra reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Mullaway is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Where Mullaway is shaped by the coast, Arrawarra offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Arrawarra pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Mullaway is the better pick for overall desirability, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Arrawarra if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Mullaway for retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, 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.