Overall score
Beverly Hills
56.7/100
Mortdale
63.4/100
Beverly Hills for value; Mortdale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beverly Hills
56.7/100
Mortdale
63.4/100
Crime rate
Beverly Hills
42.5 / 1k
Mortdale
29.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beverly Hills
264
Mortdale
360
Population
Beverly Hills
10,483
Mortdale
10,745
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 | Beverly Hills | Mortdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.7/100 | 63.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.0/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.5 / 1k | 29.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 16 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 100 | 74 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 264 | 360 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 22 |
| Green cover | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Population | 10,483 | 10,745 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Beverly Hills reads as a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood; Mortdale is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Beverly Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Mortdale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Beverly Hills pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and overall desirability, whereas Mortdale is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Beverly Hills, while Mortdale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.