Overall score
Emerton
47.4/100
Mount Druitt
67.7/100
Emerton vs Mount Druitt, NSW suburb comparison
Mount Druitt for retirees and families.
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
101
Mount Druitt
422
Population
Emerton
2,295
Mount Druitt
16,986
Metric leadEmerton 4Mount Druitt 61 tiedacross 11 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 familiesMount Druitt
- Best for investmentMount Druitt
- Best for best valueMount Druitt
- 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 | 47.4/100 | 67.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.2 / 1k | 194.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 182 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 101 | 422 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 32 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Mount Druitt answers with schools and education options and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Mount Druitt, while Emerton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.