Overall score
Mittagong
48.4/100
Moss Vale
52.0/100
Mittagong vs Moss Vale, NSW Suburb Comparison
Mittagong for retirees; Moss Vale for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MittagongMoss Vale
Crime rate
Mittagong
36.2 / 1k
Moss Vale
32.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mittagong
10
Moss Vale
100
Population
Mittagong
6,090
Moss Vale
9,310
Metric leadMittagong 4Moss Vale 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Mittagong | Moss Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.4/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.3/100 | 63.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.2 / 1k | 32.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 26 |
| Public transport stops | 226 | 292 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 100 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 52 |
| Green cover | 5.4% | 1.1% |
| Population | 6,090 | 9,310 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Mittagong reads as a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe; Moss Vale is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Mittagong tends to lead on housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Moss Vale stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Retirees may find Mittagong the better fit, while families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Moss Vale.
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.