Overall score
Invermay
47.7/100
Mowbray
42.8/100
Invermay for retirees and families; Mowbray for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Invermay
47.7/100
Mowbray
42.8/100
Crime rate
Invermay
120.4 / 1k
Mowbray
120.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Invermay
276
Mowbray
90
Population
Invermay
3,498
Mowbray
4,048
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 | Invermay | Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.7/100 | 66.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 120.4 / 1k | 120.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | — |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 7 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 276 | 90 |
| Green cover | 17.0% | 12.9% |
| Population | 3,498 | 4,048 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Invermay reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Mowbray is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Invermay tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, while Mowbray stands out for housing affordability and a larger local community.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Invermay the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mowbray.
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.