Overall score
East Side
49.4/100
Mount Johns
28.5/100
East Side for investment and value; Mount Johns for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
East Side
49.4/100
Mount Johns
28.5/100
Crime rate
East Side
748.2 / 1k
Mount Johns
4097.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Side
61
Mount Johns
0
Population
East Side
3,098
Mount Johns
541
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 | East Side | Mount Johns |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.7/100 | 7.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 748.2 / 1k | 4097.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 9 | — |
| Walkability | 46.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 61 | 0 |
| Population | 3,098 | 541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, East Side is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Mount Johns is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Johns sits among greener hillside streets, while East Side keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, East Side is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Mount Johns answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find East Side the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Mount Johns.