Overall score
Centennial Park
51.0/100
Mount Clarence
33.6/100
Centennial Park for families and investment; Mount Clarence for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Centennial Park
51.0/100
Mount Clarence
33.6/100
Crime rate
Centennial Park
4855.4 / 1k
Mount Clarence
4591.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Centennial Park
66
Mount Clarence
10
Population
Centennial Park
689
Mount Clarence
728
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 | Centennial Park | Mount Clarence |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.0/100 | 33.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.8/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 4855.4 / 1k | 4591.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 4 |
| Walkability | 77.5/100 | 8.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 66 | 10 |
| Population | 689 | 728 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Centennial Park is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Mount Clarence is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Mount Clarence is shaped by the coast, Centennial Park offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Centennial Park tends to lead on housing affordability and public transport access, while Mount Clarence stands out for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community. On housing, Centennial Park sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Mount Clarence.
Choose Centennial Park if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Mount Clarence for people chasing a beach lifestyle.