Overall score
Collingwood Heights
32.0/100
Mira Mar
40.8/100
Collingwood Heights for investment; Mira Mar for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Collingwood Heights
32.0/100
Mira Mar
40.8/100
Crime rate
Collingwood Heights
4816.7 / 1k
Mira Mar
1768.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Collingwood Heights
3
Mira Mar
26
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 | 32.0/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.1/100 | 28.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 4816.7 / 1k | 1768.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 14 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 26 |
| 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 a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, investors are more likely to prefer Collingwood Heights, while Mira Mar remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.