Overall score
Griffin
39.7/100
Mango Hill
51.5/100
Mango Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Griffin
39.7/100
Mango Hill
51.5/100
Crime rate
Griffin
48.5 / 1k
Mango Hill
57.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Griffin
53
Mango Hill
303
Population
Griffin
12,295
Mango Hill
14,921
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 | Griffin | Mango Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.7/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.5 / 1k | 57.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 29 |
| Walkability | 15.5/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 303 |
| Green cover | 2.8% | 4.0% |
| Population | 12,295 | 14,921 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Griffin is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Mango Hill is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Griffin sits near both coast and city, whereas Mango Hill is firmly coastal.
Griffin pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, whereas Mango Hill is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Griffin suits retirees more clearly, whereas Mango Hill is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.