Overall score
Havenview
45.3/100
Montello
44.5/100
Havenview for investment and value; Montello for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Havenview
45.3/100
Montello
44.5/100
Crime rate
Havenview
50.0 / 1k
Montello
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Havenview
25
Montello
41
Population
Havenview
735
Montello
1,241
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 | Havenview | Montello |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.3/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.0/100 | 73.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 9 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 17.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 41 |
| Green cover | 36.9% | 10.9% |
| Population | 735 | 1,241 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Havenview is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Montello is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Havenview is stronger for housing affordability; Montello answers with schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Havenview suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Montello is the stronger match for retirees, families, 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.