Overall score
Lange
44.5/100
Mira Mar
52.6/100
Lange for retirees and investment; Mira Mar for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lange
44.5/100
Mira Mar
52.6/100
Crime rate
Lange
50.0 / 1k
Mira Mar
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lange
2
Mira Mar
36
Population
Lange
394
Mira Mar
1,890
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 | Lange | Mira Mar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.5/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.3/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 14 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 36 |
| Green cover | 10.2% | 0.9% |
| Population | 394 | 1,890 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Lange reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Mira Mar is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Lange is stronger for housing affordability; Mira Mar answers with schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Lange suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mira Mar is the stronger match for families 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.