Overall score
Hannans
44.0/100
Mullingar
29.4/100
Hannans for retirees and families; Mullingar for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hannans
44.0/100
Mullingar
29.4/100
Crime rate
Hannans
138.6 / 1k
Mullingar
138.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hannans
47
Mullingar
0
Population
Hannans
2,410
Mullingar
318
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 | Hannans | Mullingar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.0/100 | 29.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.9/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.6 / 1k | 138.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 4.5/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 16 | — |
| Walkability | 49.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 0 |
| Green cover | 51.8% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,410 | 318 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Hannans reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Mullingar is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Hannans sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Mullingar is more remote from the capital.
On the data, Hannans is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Mullingar answers with housing affordability.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Hannans the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mullingar.
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.