Overall score
Dayboro
76.1/100
Mount Pleasant
55.6/100
Dayboro for retirees and investment; Mount Pleasant for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dayboro
76.1/100
Mount Pleasant
55.6/100
Crime rate
Dayboro
10.0 / 1k
Mount Pleasant
11.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dayboro
62
Mount Pleasant
1
Population
Dayboro
2,376
Mount Pleasant
390
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 | Dayboro | Mount Pleasant |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 76.1/100 | 55.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 81.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.0 / 1k | 11.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | — |
| Walkability | 37.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 62 | 1 |
| Population | 2,376 | 390 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Dayboro reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Mount Pleasant is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
On the data, Dayboro is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; Mount Pleasant answers with a quieter safety profile.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Dayboro the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Mount Pleasant.