Overall score
Harcourt North
50.7/100
Mandurang South
49.6/100
Harcourt North vs Mandurang South, VIC Suburb Comparison
Harcourt North for retirees and families; Mandurang South for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Harcourt NorthMandurang South
Crime rate
Harcourt North
45.6 / 1k
Mandurang South
33.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Harcourt North
5
Mandurang South
2
Population
Harcourt North
291
Mandurang South
280
Metric leadHarcourt North 6Mandurang South 13 tiedacross 10 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 investmentHarcourt North
- Best for best valueMandurang South
- Best for best schoolsMandurang 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 | 50.7/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.6 / 1k | 33.6 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 12 |
| Green cover | 23.3% | 1.3% |
| 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 nearby cafés and amenities, a calmer planning outlook, and a larger local community, whereas Mandurang South is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
Harcourt North suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Mandurang South is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.