Overall score
Goldsborough
36.4/100
Little Mulgrave
27.8/100
Goldsborough for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Goldsborough
36.4/100
Little Mulgrave
27.8/100
Crime rate
Goldsborough
47.5 / 1k
Little Mulgrave
46.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Goldsborough
0
Little Mulgrave
2
Population
Goldsborough
1,099
Little Mulgrave
269
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 | Goldsborough | Little Mulgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.4/100 | 27.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.0/100 | 33.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.5 / 1k | 46.1 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Population | 1,099 | 269 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Goldsborough is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Little Mulgrave is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Goldsborough is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Little Mulgrave answers with walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Goldsborough, while Little Mulgrave remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.