Overall score
Collingwood Heights
44.2/100
Mira Mar
52.6/100
Collingwood Heights for schools; Mira Mar for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Collingwood Heights
44.2/100
Mira Mar
52.6/100
Crime rate
Collingwood Heights
50.0 / 1k
Mira Mar
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Collingwood Heights
9
Mira Mar
36
Population
Collingwood Heights
694
Mira Mar
1,890
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 | Collingwood Heights | Mira Mar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.2/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 14 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 36 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Population | 694 | 1,890 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Collingwood Heights reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Mira Mar is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace. Collingwood Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Mira Mar keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Collingwood Heights tends to lead on housing affordability, while Mira Mar stands out for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Investors may find Collingwood Heights the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mira Mar.
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.