Overall score
Emu Creek
42.8/100
Mandurang South
38.5/100
Emu Creek vs Mandurang South, VIC suburb comparison
Emu Creek for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Emu CreekMandurang South
Crime rate
Emu Creek
6.8 / 1k
Mandurang South
36.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Emu Creek
0
Mandurang South
1
Population
Emu Creek
376
Mandurang South
280
Metric leadEmu Creek 4Mandurang South 31 tiedacross 8 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 | Emu Creek | Mandurang South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.8/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 6.8 / 1k | 36.7 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 12 |
| Population | 376 | 280 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Emu Creek reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Mandurang South is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Emu Creek pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Mandurang South is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Emu Creek, while Mandurang South remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.