Overall score
Edmonton
61.8/100
Little Mulgrave
27.8/100
Edmonton for investment and value; Little Mulgrave for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Edmonton
61.8/100
Little Mulgrave
27.8/100
Crime rate
Edmonton
78.1 / 1k
Little Mulgrave
46.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Edmonton
95
Little Mulgrave
2
Population
Edmonton
11,409
Little Mulgrave
269
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 | Edmonton | Little Mulgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 27.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 33.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.1 / 1k | 46.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | — |
| Walkability | 66.5/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 95 | 2 |
| Population | 11,409 | 269 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Edmonton is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Little Mulgrave is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Edmonton is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; Little Mulgrave answers with a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Edmonton generally means more approachable housing costs, while Little Mulgrave leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Edmonton the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Little Mulgrave.