Overall score
Edmonton
61.8/100
Mount Sheridan
60.1/100
Mount Sheridan for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Edmonton
61.8/100
Mount Sheridan
60.1/100
Crime rate
Edmonton
78.1 / 1k
Mount Sheridan
65.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Edmonton
95
Mount Sheridan
99
Population
Edmonton
11,409
Mount Sheridan
8,678
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 Sheridan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 60.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.1 / 1k | 65.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 21 |
| Walkability | 66.5/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 95 | 99 |
| Population | 11,409 | 8,678 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Edmonton reads as a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Mount Sheridan is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Sheridan sits among greener hillside streets, while Edmonton keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Edmonton pulls ahead on walkability and overall desirability, whereas Mount Sheridan is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Edmonton sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Mount Sheridan.
Edmonton suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mount Sheridan is the stronger match for retirees and families.