Overall score
Learmonth
39.0/100
Miners Rest
57.4/100
Learmonth for retirees and families; Miners Rest for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Learmonth
39.0/100
Miners Rest
57.4/100
Crime rate
Learmonth
20.4 / 1k
Miners Rest
37.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Learmonth
3
Miners Rest
33
Population
Learmonth
396
Miners Rest
3,829
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 | Learmonth | Miners Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.0/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 82.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.4 / 1k | 37.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 17 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 33 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 91 |
| Population | 396 | 3,829 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Learmonth reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Miners Rest is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Learmonth is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Miners Rest answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Learmonth suits families more clearly, whereas Miners Rest is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.