Overall score
Minmi
44.7/100
Shortland
37.9/100
Minmi for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Minmi
44.7/100
Shortland
37.9/100
Crime rate
Minmi
59.3 / 1k
Shortland
68.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Minmi
52
Shortland
164
Population
Minmi
700
Shortland
4,537
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 | Minmi | Shortland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 37.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.1/100 | 77.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.3 / 1k | 68.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 84 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 52 | 164 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 15 |
| Green cover | 12.0% | 2.9% |
| Population | 700 | 4,537 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Minmi is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Shortland is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Minmi is stronger for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Shortland answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Minmi if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Shortland for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.