Overall score
Llanarth
38.8/100
Mount Rankin
37.3/100
Llanarth vs Mount Rankin, NSW suburb comparison
Llanarth for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LlanarthMount Rankin
Crime rate
Llanarth
94.7 / 1k
Mount Rankin
94.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Llanarth
20
Mount Rankin
0
Population
Llanarth
2,302
Mount Rankin
428
Metric leadLlanarth 5Mount Rankin 22 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Llanarth | Mount Rankin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.8/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 73.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.7 / 1k | 94.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 42 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 6 |
| Population | 2,302 | 428 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Llanarth is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Mount Rankin is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Rankin sits among greener hillside streets, while Llanarth keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Llanarth tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Mount Rankin stands out for public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Llanarth, while Mount Rankin remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.