Overall score
Clear Mountain
45.2/100
Closeburn
63.1/100
Closeburn for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clear Mountain
45.2/100
Closeburn
63.1/100
Crime rate
Clear Mountain
27.9 / 1k
Closeburn
8.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clear Mountain
0
Closeburn
14
Population
Clear Mountain
807
Closeburn
562
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 | Clear Mountain | Closeburn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.2/100 | 63.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 73.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.9 / 1k | 8.3 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 14 |
| Population | 807 | 562 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Clear Mountain is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Closeburn is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Clear Mountain sits among greener hillside streets, while Closeburn keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Clear Mountain pulls ahead on housing affordability and a larger local community, whereas Closeburn is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Closeburn, while Clear Mountain remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.