Overall score
Mandurang
46.4/100
Mandurang South
38.5/100
Mandurang vs Mandurang South, VIC suburb comparison
Mandurang for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MandurangMandurang South
Crime rate
Mandurang
10.2 / 1k
Mandurang South
36.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mandurang
35
Mandurang South
1
Population
Mandurang
753
Mandurang South
280
Metric leadMandurang 5Mandurang South 12 tiedacross 8 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 | Mandurang | Mandurang South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.9/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.2 / 1k | 36.7 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 12 |
| Population | 753 | 280 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Mandurang South is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Mandurang, while Mandurang South remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.