Overall score
Edmonton
38.5/100
Mount Peter
35.0/100
Edmonton for retirees and investment; Mount Peter for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Edmonton
38.5/100
Mount Peter
35.0/100
Crime rate
Edmonton
124.2 / 1k
Mount Peter
123.6 / 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 | 38.5/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.6/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.2 / 1k | 123.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | — |
| Walkability | 66.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 95 | 0 |
| Green cover | 4.5% | 37.2% |
| 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, schools and education options, and walkability, whereas Mount Peter is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage. Edmonton generally means more sought-after housing, while Mount Peter leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Choose Edmonton if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Mount Peter for retirees.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.