Overall score
Fredericksfield
41.6/100
Mount Kelly
35.2/100
Fredericksfield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Fredericksfield
41.6/100
Mount Kelly
35.2/100
Crime rate
Fredericksfield
60.3 / 1k
Mount Kelly
98.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fredericksfield
0
Mount Kelly
1
Population
Fredericksfield
259
Mount Kelly
291
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 | Fredericksfield | Mount Kelly |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.6/100 | 35.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.7/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.3 / 1k | 98.4 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 8.0/100 | 7.3/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 259 | 291 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Fredericksfield reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Mount Kelly is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Mount Kelly sits among greener hillside streets, while Fredericksfield keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Fredericksfield tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and overall desirability, while Mount Kelly stands out for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community. On housing, Fredericksfield sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Mount Kelly.
Retirees and families may find Fredericksfield the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Mount Kelly.
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.