Overall score
Ingle Farm
44.3/100
Mawson Lakes
47.4/100
Ingle Farm for investment and value; Mawson Lakes for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ingle Farm
44.3/100
Mawson Lakes
47.4/100
Crime rate
Ingle Farm
89.8 / 1k
Mawson Lakes
55.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ingle Farm
223
Mawson Lakes
564
Population
Ingle Farm
9,543
Mawson Lakes
13,794
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 | Ingle Farm | Mawson Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.3/100 | 47.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.2/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.8 / 1k | 55.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 61 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 223 | 564 |
| Planning activity | 185 | 51 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Population | 9,543 | 13,794 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 8/10 |
Ingle Farm reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Mawson Lakes is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Ingle Farm pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Mawson Lakes is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Ingle Farm if you are weighing investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Mawson Lakes for retirees.
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.