Overall score
Macdonald Park
19.7/100
Munno Para West
23.3/100
Munno Para West for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Macdonald Park
19.7/100
Munno Para West
23.3/100
Crime rate
Macdonald Park
36.9 / 1k
Munno Para West
36.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Macdonald Park
4
Munno Para West
30
Population
Macdonald Park
503
Munno Para West
7,577
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 | Macdonald Park | Munno Para West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 19.7/100 | 23.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.5/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.9 / 1k | 36.6 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 17 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 30 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 213 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Population | 503 | 7,577 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Macdonald Park is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Munno Para West is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
On the data, Macdonald Park is stronger for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Munno Para West answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
Retirees and families may find Macdonald Park the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Munno Para West.
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.