Overall score
Miners Rest
57.4/100
Mount Rowan
46.1/100
Miners Rest vs Mount Rowan, VIC suburb comparison
Miners Rest for retirees and investment; Mount Rowan for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Miners RestMount Rowan
Crime rate
Miners Rest
37.4 / 1k
Mount Rowan
59.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Miners Rest
33
Mount Rowan
16
Population
Miners Rest
3,829
Mount Rowan
295
Metric leadMiners Rest 6Mount Rowan 21 tiedacross 9 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 familiesMount Rowan
- Best for investmentMiners Rest
- Best for best schoolsMiners Rest
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 | 57.4/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.8/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.4 / 1k | 59.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 15 |
| Walkability | 50.5/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 33 | 16 |
| Planning activity | 91 | 8 |
| 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 public transport access and walkability; Mount Rowan answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Miners Rest suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mount Rowan is the stronger match for families.