Colyton vs Mount Vernon, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Colyton | Mount Vernon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.2/100 | 35.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.6 / 1k | 92.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | — |
| Public transport stops | 98 | 22 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 135 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 12 |
| Population | 8,770 | 1,235 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMount Vernon
- Best for familiesColyton
- Best for investmentMount Vernon
- Best for best schoolsColyton
Comparison summary
Colyton and Mount Vernon offer different strengths across official suburb data. Colyton leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Colyton; Housing (desirability) favours Mount Vernon; Crime rate favours Mount Vernon. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mount Vernon, Families → Colyton, Investment → Mount Vernon, Best schools → Colyton.