Overall score
Mount Clarence
47.4/100
Spencer Park
55.0/100
Mount Clarence for families and beach lifestyle; Spencer Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Clarence
47.4/100
Spencer Park
55.0/100
Crime rate
Mount Clarence
50.0 / 1k
Spencer Park
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Clarence
37
Spencer Park
34
Population
Mount Clarence
728
Spencer Park
3,445
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 Clarence | Spencer Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.4/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.0/100 | 67.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 13 |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 34 |
| Green cover | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| Population | 728 | 3,445 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Mount Clarence is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Spencer Park is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace. Mount Clarence leans into coastal living, while Spencer Park feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Mount Clarence is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage; Spencer Park answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Mount Clarence suits retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Spencer Park is the stronger match for families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.