Overall score
Bentley Park
30.9/100
Mount Peter
35.0/100
Bentley Park for families and investment; Mount Peter for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bentley Park
30.9/100
Mount Peter
35.0/100
Crime rate
Bentley Park
124.2 / 1k
Mount Peter
123.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bentley Park
45
Mount Peter
0
Population
Bentley Park
8,360
Mount Peter
689
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 | Bentley Park | Mount Peter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.9/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.2 / 1k | 123.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 22 | — |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 0 |
| Green cover | 6.3% | 37.2% |
| Population | 8,360 | 689 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Bentley Park reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Mount Peter is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Mount Peter sits among greener hillside streets, while Bentley Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Bentley Park is stronger for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Mount Peter answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage. Bentley Park generally means more sought-after housing, while Mount Peter leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Bentley Park suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mount Peter is the stronger match for retirees.
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.