Overall score
Menangle
46.4/100
Razorback
40.1/100
Menangle for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Menangle
46.4/100
Razorback
40.1/100
Crime rate
Menangle
36.2 / 1k
Razorback
42.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Menangle
5
Razorback
5
Population
Menangle
1,252
Razorback
1,174
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 | Menangle | Razorback |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 69.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.2 / 1k | 42.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 54 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 57 | 21 |
| Population | 1,252 | 1,174 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Menangle reads as a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm; Razorback is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Menangle sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Razorback is more regionally self-contained.
Menangle pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Razorback is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Menangle, while Razorback remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.