Overall score
Bateman
59.7/100
Mount Pleasant
58.6/100
Bateman for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bateman
59.7/100
Mount Pleasant
58.6/100
Crime rate
Bateman
3143.5 / 1k
Mount Pleasant
1577.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bateman
61
Mount Pleasant
94
Population
Bateman
3,832
Mount Pleasant
7,456
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 | Bateman | Mount Pleasant |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.7/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 11.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 3143.5 / 1k | 1577.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 34 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 61 | 94 |
| Population | 3,832 | 7,456 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Bateman reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Mount Pleasant is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Pleasant sits among greener hillside streets, while Bateman keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Bateman is stronger for housing affordability and schools and education options; Mount Pleasant answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Bateman, while Mount Pleasant remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.