Overall score
Montello
47.1/100
Ocean Vista
35.3/100
Montello for families and value; Ocean Vista for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Montello
47.1/100
Ocean Vista
35.3/100
Crime rate
Montello
1873.7 / 1k
Ocean Vista
7202.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Montello
42
Ocean Vista
8
Population
Montello
1,241
Ocean Vista
322
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 | Montello | Ocean Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.1/100 | 35.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 65.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 1873.7 / 1k | 7202.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 4 |
| Walkability | 17.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 8 |
| Population | 1,241 | 322 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Montello is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Ocean Vista is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Montello is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; Ocean Vista answers with housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Montello suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Ocean Vista is the stronger match for investors.