Overall score
Hebersham
49.8/100
Mount Druitt
67.7/100
Hebersham vs Mount Druitt, NSW suburb comparison
Hebersham for 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
71
Mount Druitt
422
Population
Hebersham
5,643
Mount Druitt
16,986
Metric leadHebersham 3Mount Druitt 8across 11 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 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 | 49.8/100 | 67.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.6/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.4 / 1k | 194.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 182 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 422 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 32 |
| 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 and a calmer planning outlook, while Mount Druitt stands out for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Druitt, while Hebersham remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.