Overall score
Flinders
55.6/100
Mount Warrigal
46.6/100
Flinders vs Mount Warrigal, NSW suburb comparison
Flinders for retirees and families; Mount Warrigal for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FlindersMount Warrigal
Crime rate
Flinders
73.9 / 1k
Mount Warrigal
80.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Flinders
65
Mount Warrigal
83
Population
Flinders
7,118
Mount Warrigal
4,880
Metric leadFlinders 7Mount Warrigal 4across 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 retireesFlinders
- Best for familiesFlinders
- Best for investmentMount Warrigal
- Best for best schoolsFlinders
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 | Flinders | Mount Warrigal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.6/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.8/100 | 71.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.9 / 1k | 80.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 76 |
| Walkability | 45.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 83 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 11 |
| Population | 7,118 | 4,880 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Flinders is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Mount Warrigal is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Warrigal sits among greener hillside streets, while Flinders keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Flinders pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Mount Warrigal is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Flinders sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Mount Warrigal.
Flinders suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Mount Warrigal is the stronger match for investors.