Overall score
Mount Burr
28.8/100
Southend
19.2/100
Mount Burr for families and value; Southend for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Burr
28.8/100
Southend
19.2/100
Crime rate
Mount Burr
15.4 / 1k
Southend
34.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Burr
15
Southend
0
Population
Mount Burr
367
Southend
301
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 | Mount Burr | Southend |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.8/100 | 19.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.5/100 | 2.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.4 / 1k | 34.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 8 |
| Population | 367 | 301 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Mount Burr reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Southend is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Mount Burr sits among greener hillside streets, while Southend keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Burr pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Southend is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Mount Burr, while Southend remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.