Overall score
Mandalong
44.4/100
Martinsville
47.2/100
Mandalong for schools; Martinsville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mandalong
44.4/100
Martinsville
47.2/100
Crime rate
Mandalong
77.4 / 1k
Martinsville
37.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mandalong
3
Martinsville
11
Population
Mandalong
433
Martinsville
389
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 | Mandalong | Martinsville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.4/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.0/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.4 / 1k | 37.6 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 6 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 4 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Population | 433 | 389 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Mandalong is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Martinsville is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Mandalong is stronger for a larger local community; Martinsville answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Martinsville, while Mandalong remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.