Overall score
Mount Julian
30.3/100
Strathdickie
30.3/100
Mount Julian for investment; Strathdickie for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Julian
30.3/100
Strathdickie
30.3/100
Crime rate
Mount Julian
45.0 / 1k
Strathdickie
44.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Julian
5
Strathdickie
0
Population
Mount Julian
477
Strathdickie
1,003
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 Julian | Strathdickie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.3/100 | 30.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.0 / 1k | 44.7 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 477 | 1,003 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Mount Julian is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Strathdickie is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Mount Julian sits among greener hillside streets, while Strathdickie keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Julian is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Strathdickie answers with a larger local community and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Mount Julian suits investors more clearly, whereas Strathdickie is the stronger match for retirees.