Overall score
Liberty Grove
50.6/100
Mortlake
36.2/100
Liberty Grove for investment and value; Mortlake for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Liberty Grove
50.6/100
Mortlake
36.2/100
Crime rate
Liberty Grove
40.4 / 1k
Mortlake
29.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Liberty Grove
17
Mortlake
17
Population
Liberty Grove
2,055
Mortlake
1,954
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 | Liberty Grove | Mortlake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.6/100 | 36.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.7/100 | 7.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.4 / 1k | 29.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 17 |
| Planning activity | — | 5 |
| Population | 2,055 | 1,954 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Liberty Grove reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; Mortlake is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Liberty Grove tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Mortlake stands out for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Choose Liberty Grove if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Mortlake for retirees and families.