Overall score
Edmonton
61.8/100
Mount Peter
36.0/100
Edmonton for value; Mount Peter for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Edmonton
61.8/100
Mount Peter
36.0/100
Crime rate
Edmonton
78.1 / 1k
Mount Peter
78.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Edmonton
95
Mount Peter
0
Population
Edmonton
11,409
Mount Peter
689
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 | Mount Peter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.1 / 1k | 78.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | — |
| Walkability | 66.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 95 | 0 |
| Population | 11,409 | 689 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Edmonton is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Mount Peter is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Mount Peter sits among greener hillside streets, while Edmonton keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Edmonton pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Mount Peter is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage. Edmonton generally means more approachable housing costs, while Mount Peter leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Choose Edmonton if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Mount Peter for retirees and households prioritising schools.