Overall score
Hebersham
33.0/100
Mount Druitt
45.4/100
Hebersham vs Mount Druitt, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hebersham for investment and value; Mount Druitt for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HebershamMount Druitt
Crime rate
Hebersham
194.4 / 1k
Mount Druitt
194.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hebersham
73
Mount Druitt
425
Population
Hebersham
5,643
Mount Druitt
16,986
Metric leadHebersham 3Mount Druitt 91 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Druitt
- Best for familiesMount Druitt
- Best for investmentHebersham
- Best for best valueHebersham
- Best for best schoolsMount Druitt
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 | Hebersham | Mount Druitt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.0/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.8/100 | 18.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.4 / 1k | 194.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 182 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 73 | 425 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 36 |
| Green cover | 9.4% | 13.2% |
| Population | 5,643 | 16,986 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Hebersham is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Mount Druitt is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Druitt sits among greener hillside streets, while Hebersham keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Hebersham tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook, while Mount Druitt stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Value-focused buyers may find Hebersham the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Druitt.
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.