Overall score
Mandalong
29.7/100
Martinsville
36.1/100
Mandalong vs Martinsville, NSW suburb comparison
Martinsville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MandalongMartinsville
Crime rate
Mandalong
77.4 / 1k
Martinsville
37.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mandalong
2
Martinsville
4
Population
Mandalong
433
Martinsville
389
Metric leadMandalong 1Martinsville 62 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMartinsville
- Best for familiesMartinsville
- Best for investmentMartinsville
- Best for best valueMartinsville
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 | Mandalong | Martinsville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.7/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.2/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.4 / 1k | 37.6 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 6 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 4 |
| Population | 433 | 389 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
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 and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Martinsville, while Mandalong remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.