Overall score
Johnsonville
47.3/100
Metung
44.1/100
Johnsonville for investment and schools; Metung for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Johnsonville
47.3/100
Metung
44.1/100
Crime rate
Johnsonville
44.2 / 1k
Metung
40.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Johnsonville
2
Metung
5
Population
Johnsonville
326
Metung
1,899
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 | Johnsonville | Metung |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.3/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.8/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.2 / 1k | 40.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 76 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Population | 326 | 1,899 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Johnsonville is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Metung is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Johnsonville tends to lead on walkability and a calmer planning outlook, while Metung stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Johnsonville sits in a affordable band, compared with a approachable feel in Metung.
Johnsonville suits families more clearly, whereas Metung is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.