Overall score
Cardiff South
47.6/100
Mount Hutton
49.0/100
Cardiff South vs Mount Hutton, NSW suburb comparison
Cardiff South for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cardiff SouthMount Hutton
Crime rate
Cardiff South
64.7 / 1k
Mount Hutton
66.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cardiff South
34
Mount Hutton
38
Population
Cardiff South
2,931
Mount Hutton
3,712
Metric leadCardiff South 5Mount Hutton 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCardiff South
- Best for familiesCardiff South
- Best for best valueCardiff South
- Best for best schoolsCardiff South
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 | Cardiff South | Mount Hutton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.6/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.7 / 1k | 66.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 51 | 77 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 38 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 16 |
| Population | 2,931 | 3,712 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Cardiff South is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, while Mount Hutton is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Mount Hutton sits among greener hillside streets, while Cardiff South keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Cardiff South is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Mount Hutton answers with public transport access and walkability. On housing, Cardiff South sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Mount Hutton.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Cardiff South, while Mount Hutton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.