Overall score
Harcourt North
34.9/100
Mandurang South
38.5/100
Harcourt North vs Mandurang South, VIC suburb comparison
Harcourt North for retirees and families; Mandurang South for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Harcourt NorthMandurang South
Crime rate
Harcourt North
39.1 / 1k
Mandurang South
36.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Harcourt North
0
Mandurang South
1
Population
Harcourt North
291
Mandurang South
280
Metric leadHarcourt North 2Mandurang South 42 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHarcourt North
- Best for familiesHarcourt North
- Best for investmentMandurang South
- Best for best valueMandurang South
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Harcourt North | Mandurang South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.9/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.1/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.1 / 1k | 36.7 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 12 |
| Population | 291 | 280 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Harcourt North reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Mandurang South is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Harcourt North pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Mandurang South is the better pick for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Harcourt North suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Mandurang South is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.