Overall score
Mount Evelyn
60.7/100
Wandin North
59.5/100
Mount Evelyn for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Evelyn
60.7/100
Wandin North
59.5/100
Crime rate
Mount Evelyn
31.2 / 1k
Wandin North
36.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Evelyn
200
Wandin North
98
Population
Mount Evelyn
9,799
Wandin North
3,132
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 Evelyn | Wandin North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.7/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.2 / 1k | 36.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 15 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 80.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 200 | 98 |
| Planning activity | 152 | 58 |
| Green cover | 10.0% | 5.4% |
| Population | 9,799 | 3,132 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Mount Evelyn is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Wandin North is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Mount Evelyn tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Wandin North stands out for a calmer planning outlook. Mount Evelyn generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Wandin North leans toward more sought-after housing.
Mount Evelyn suits families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Wandin North is the stronger match for retirees.
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.