Overall score
Connolly
61.5/100
Mullaloo
63.7/100
Connolly for families and schools; Mullaloo for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Connolly
61.5/100
Mullaloo
63.7/100
Crime rate
Connolly
2633.3 / 1k
Mullaloo
1521.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Connolly
32
Mullaloo
86
Population
Connolly
3,675
Mullaloo
6,190
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.
Connolly is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, while Mullaloo is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Mullaloo is shaped by the coast, Connolly offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Connolly pulls ahead on an affluent, sought-after address and improving crime trends, whereas Mullaloo is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Mullaloo, while Connolly remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.