Overall score
Cawdor
42.7/100
Mount Hunter
35.8/100
Cawdor vs Mount Hunter, NSW suburb comparison
Cawdor for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CawdorMount Hunter
Crime rate
Cawdor
21.4 / 1k
Mount Hunter
22.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cawdor
2
Mount Hunter
2
Population
Cawdor
430
Mount Hunter
749
Metric leadCawdor 7Mount Hunter 11 tiedacross 9 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 | Cawdor | Mount Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.7/100 | 35.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.2/100 | 54.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.4 / 1k | 22.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 16 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 4 |
| Population | 430 | 749 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cawdor is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Mount Hunter is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Mount Hunter sits among greener hillside streets, while Cawdor keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Cawdor pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Mount Hunter is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.
Cawdor suits retirees and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mount Hunter is the stronger match for families.