Overall score
Clarendon Vale
30.1/100
Mount Rumney
38.5/100
Clarendon Vale for retirees and families; Mount Rumney for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clarendon Vale
30.1/100
Mount Rumney
38.5/100
Crime rate
Clarendon Vale
55.5 / 1k
Mount Rumney
55.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clarendon Vale
38
Mount Rumney
7
Population
Clarendon Vale
1,635
Mount Rumney
303
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 | Clarendon Vale | Mount Rumney |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.1/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.5 / 1k | 55.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | — |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 7 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Population | 1,635 | 303 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Clarendon Vale is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and Mount Rumney is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Mount Rumney sits among greener hillside streets, while Clarendon Vale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Clarendon Vale tends to lead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, while Mount Rumney stands out for parks and reserves, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage. Clarendon Vale generally means more approachable housing costs, while Mount Rumney leans toward more sought-after housing.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Clarendon Vale the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Mount Rumney.
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.