Overall score
Emerton
42.3/100
Mount Druitt
45.4/100
Emerton vs Mount Druitt, NSW Suburb Comparison
Emerton for families and investment; Mount Druitt for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EmertonMount Druitt
Crime rate
Emerton
194.2 / 1k
Mount Druitt
194.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Emerton
103
Mount Druitt
425
Population
Emerton
2,295
Mount Druitt
16,986
Metric leadEmerton 5Mount Druitt 62 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Druitt
- Best for familiesEmerton
- Best for investmentEmerton
- Best for best valueEmerton
- Best for best schoolsMount Druitt
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 | Emerton | Mount Druitt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.3/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.5/100 | 18.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.2 / 1k | 194.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 182 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 425 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 36 |
| Green cover | 21.2% | 13.2% |
| Population | 2,295 | 16,986 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Emerton is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while Mount Druitt is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Druitt sits among greener hillside streets, while Emerton keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Emerton is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Mount Druitt answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Druitt, while Emerton 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.