Overall score
Jilkminggan
20.4/100
Mataranka
23.6/100
Jilkminggan for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Jilkminggan
20.4/100
Mataranka
23.6/100
Nearby amenities
Jilkminggan
8
Mataranka
4
Population
Jilkminggan
263
Mataranka
384
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 | Jilkminggan | Mataranka |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 20.4/100 | 23.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.0/100 | 13.7/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.1/100 | 2.1/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 263 | 384 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Jilkminggan is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Mataranka is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Jilkminggan tends to lead on housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, while Mataranka stands out for a larger local community and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Jilkminggan the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Mataranka.
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.