Overall score
Cashmere
36.4/100
Clear Mountain
43.4/100
Cashmere for schools; Clear Mountain for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cashmere
36.4/100
Clear Mountain
43.4/100
Crime rate
Cashmere
29.8 / 1k
Clear Mountain
30.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cashmere
0
Clear Mountain
0
Population
Cashmere
4,970
Clear Mountain
807
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 | Cashmere | Clear Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.4/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.8 / 1k | 30.3 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 4,970 | 807 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Cashmere is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, while Clear Mountain is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Clear Mountain sits among greener hillside streets, while Cashmere keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Cashmere is stronger for walkability and a larger local community; Clear Mountain answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find Cashmere the better fit, while families and investors are more likely to prefer Clear Mountain.