Overall score
Hermit Park
41.9/100
Mundingburra
49.5/100
Mundingburra for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hermit Park
41.9/100
Mundingburra
49.5/100
Crime rate
Hermit Park
126.4 / 1k
Mundingburra
126.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hermit Park
59
Mundingburra
79
Population
Hermit Park
3,512
Mundingburra
3,594
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 | Hermit Park | Mundingburra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.9/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.1/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 126.4 / 1k | 126.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Walkability | 43.5/100 | 13.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 59 | 79 |
| Population | 3,512 | 3,594 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Hermit Park is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Mundingburra is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Hermit Park is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Mundingburra answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves. Hermit Park generally means more approachable housing costs, while Mundingburra leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Mundingburra, while Hermit Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.