Overall score
Montello
47.1/100
Shorewell Park
53.0/100
Montello for retirees and families; Shorewell Park for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Montello
47.1/100
Shorewell Park
53.0/100
Crime rate
Montello
1873.7 / 1k
Shorewell Park
987.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Montello
42
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 | 47.1/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 68.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 1873.7 / 1k | 987.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 21 |
| Walkability | 17.5/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 62 |
| 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 relatively affordable housing and improving crime trends, while Shorewell Park stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Montello if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Shorewell Park for investors and value-focused buyers.