Overall score
Fredericksfield
44.8/100
Mount Kelly
37.9/100
Fredericksfield for retirees and families; Mount Kelly for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Fredericksfield
44.8/100
Mount Kelly
37.9/100
Crime rate
Fredericksfield
37.6 / 1k
Mount Kelly
60.2 / 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 | 44.8/100 | 37.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.6 / 1k | 60.2 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| 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 and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Fredericksfield sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Mount Kelly.
Retirees and families may find Fredericksfield the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Mount Kelly.