Overall score
Maudsland
46.3/100
Mount Nathan
41.9/100
Maudsland for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Maudsland
46.3/100
Mount Nathan
41.9/100
Crime rate
Maudsland
29.1 / 1k
Mount Nathan
35.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maudsland
6
Mount Nathan
4
Population
Maudsland
8,073
Mount Nathan
1,375
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 | Maudsland | Mount Nathan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.3/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.1 / 1k | 35.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 4 |
| Population | 8,073 | 1,375 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Maudsland is a practical metro established suburb with solid links to the wider city, and Mount Nathan is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Mount Nathan sits among greener hillside streets, while Maudsland keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Maudsland tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, while Mount Nathan stands out for parks and reserves.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Maudsland, while Mount Nathan remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.