Overall score
Montello
44.5/100
Shorewell Park
47.2/100
Montello for schools; Shorewell Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Montello
44.5/100
Shorewell Park
47.2/100
Crime rate
Montello
50.0 / 1k
Shorewell Park
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Montello
41
Shorewell Park
62
Population
Montello
1,241
Shorewell Park
2,150
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 | Shorewell Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.5/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.6/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 21 |
| Walkability | 17.5/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 62 |
| Green cover | 10.9% | 17.4% |
| Population | 1,241 | 2,150 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Montello is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Shorewell Park is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Montello tends to lead on schools and education options, while Shorewell Park stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Montello if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Shorewell Park 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.