Overall score
Miners Rest
52.8/100
Mount Rowan
50.5/100
Miners Rest vs Mount Rowan, VIC Suburb Comparison
Miners Rest for retirees and families; Mount Rowan for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Miners RestMount Rowan
Crime rate
Miners Rest
27.0 / 1k
Mount Rowan
49.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Miners Rest
34
Mount Rowan
16
Population
Miners Rest
3,829
Mount Rowan
295
Metric leadMiners Rest 7Mount Rowan 22 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMiners Rest
- Best for familiesMiners Rest
- Best for investmentMount Rowan
- Best for best valueMiners Rest
- Best for best schoolsMount Rowan
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 | Miners Rest | Mount Rowan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.8/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.7/100 | 66.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.0 / 1k | 49.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 15 |
| Walkability | 50.5/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 16 |
| Planning activity | 91 | 8 |
| Green cover | 5.2% | 0.0% |
| Population | 3,829 | 295 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Miners Rest is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Mount Rowan is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Mount Rowan sits among greener hillside streets, while Miners Rest keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Miners Rest is stronger for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability; Mount Rowan answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Miners Rest sits in a approachable band, compared with a well priced feel in Mount Rowan.
Miners Rest suits retirees, investors, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mount Rowan is the stronger match for families.
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.