Overall score
Buninyong
64.9/100
Mount Clear
55.1/100
Buninyong vs Mount Clear, VIC Suburb Comparison
Buninyong for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BuninyongMount Clear
Crime rate
Buninyong
34.3 / 1k
Mount Clear
58.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buninyong
78
Mount Clear
107
Population
Buninyong
3,797
Mount Clear
3,671
Metric leadBuninyong 7Mount Clear 51 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Buninyong | Mount Clear |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.9/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.9/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.3 / 1k | 58.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 14 |
| Walkability | 71.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 78 | 107 |
| Planning activity | 65 | 26 |
| Green cover | 27.8% | 9.6% |
| Population | 3,797 | 3,671 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Buninyong is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Mount Clear is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Clear sits among greener hillside streets, while Buninyong keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Buninyong tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Mount Clear stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability. On housing, Buninyong sits in a expensive band, compared with a approachable feel in Mount Clear.
Retirees may find Buninyong the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Clear.
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.