Overall score
Eglinton
44.6/100
Mount Rankin
37.3/100
Eglinton vs Mount Rankin, NSW suburb comparison
Eglinton for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EglintonMount Rankin
Crime rate
Eglinton
94.5 / 1k
Mount Rankin
94.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eglinton
16
Mount Rankin
0
Population
Eglinton
3,012
Mount Rankin
428
Metric leadEglinton 6Mount Rankin 21 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Eglinton | Mount Rankin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 73.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.5 / 1k | 94.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 42 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 6 |
| Population | 3,012 | 428 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Eglinton is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Mount Rankin is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Rankin sits among greener hillside streets, while Eglinton keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Eglinton tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Mount Rankin stands out for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Eglinton sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Mount Rankin.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Eglinton, while Mount Rankin remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.