Overall score
Elermore Vale
50.1/100
Minmi
44.7/100
Elermore Vale for investment; Minmi for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Elermore Vale
50.1/100
Minmi
44.7/100
Crime rate
Elermore Vale
59.7 / 1k
Minmi
59.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elermore Vale
106
Minmi
52
Population
Elermore Vale
6,057
Minmi
700
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 | Elermore Vale | Minmi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.1/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.2/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 148 | 24 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 106 | 52 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 25 |
| Green cover | 44.9% | 12.0% |
| Population | 6,057 | 700 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Elermore Vale is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Minmi is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Elermore Vale is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Minmi answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Elermore Vale, while Minmi remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.