Overall score
Mandurang
56.1/100
Mandurang South
49.0/100
Mandurang for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mandurang
56.1/100
Mandurang South
49.0/100
Crime rate
Mandurang
10.2 / 1k
Mandurang South
36.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mandurang
37
Mandurang South
2
Population
Mandurang
753
Mandurang South
280
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 | Mandurang | Mandurang South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.1/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.2 / 1k | 36.7 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 12 |
| Green cover | 43.2% | 1.3% |
| Population | 753 | 280 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Mandurang reads as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Mandurang South is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Mandurang pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Mandurang South is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mandurang, while Mandurang South 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.