Overall score
Kangaroo Flat
73.3/100
Mandurang
46.4/100
Kangaroo Flat for investment and value; Mandurang for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kangaroo Flat
73.3/100
Mandurang
46.4/100
Crime rate
Kangaroo Flat
101.6 / 1k
Mandurang
10.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kangaroo Flat
153
Mandurang
35
Population
Kangaroo Flat
11,328
Mandurang
753
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 | Kangaroo Flat | Mandurang |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73.3/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 78.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 101.6 / 1k | 10.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Public transport stops | 70 | — |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 153 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 103 | 26 |
| Population | 11,328 | 753 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 10/10 |
Kangaroo Flat reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Mandurang is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Kangaroo Flat is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; Mandurang answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. Kangaroo Flat generally means more approachable housing costs, while Mandurang leans toward more sought-after housing.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Kangaroo Flat the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Mandurang.