Overall score
Mount Cottrell
24.8/100
Strathtulloh
35.8/100
Mount Cottrell vs Strathtulloh, VIC Suburb Comparison
Mount Cottrell for schools; Strathtulloh for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount CottrellStrathtulloh
Crime rate
Mount Cottrell
463.8 / 1k
Strathtulloh
75.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Cottrell
7
Strathtulloh
19
Population
Mount Cottrell
496
Strathtulloh
3,997
Metric leadMount Cottrell 2Strathtulloh 81 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesStrathtulloh
- Best for familiesStrathtulloh
- Best for investmentStrathtulloh
- Best for best valueStrathtulloh
- Best for best schoolsMount Cottrell
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Mount Cottrell | Strathtulloh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.8/100 | 35.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 17.2/100 | 41.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 463.8 / 1k | 75.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 19 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 19 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 22 |
| Green cover | 1.1% | 12.9% |
| Population | 496 | 3,997 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mount Cottrell is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Strathtulloh is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand. Mount Cottrell sits among greener hillside streets, while Strathtulloh keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Cottrell pulls ahead on parks and reserves, plus a calmer planning outlook, whereas Strathtulloh is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability. On housing, Mount Cottrell sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Strathtulloh.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Strathtulloh, while Mount Cottrell remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.