Overall score
Mount Julian
30.3/100
Sugarloaf
29.4/100
Mount Julian for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Julian
30.3/100
Sugarloaf
29.4/100
Crime rate
Mount Julian
45.0 / 1k
Sugarloaf
45.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Julian
5
Sugarloaf
0
Population
Mount Julian
477
Sugarloaf
310
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 | Sugarloaf |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.3/100 | 29.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.0 / 1k | 45.0 / 1k |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 477 | 310 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Mount Julian reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Sugarloaf is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Mount Julian sits among greener hillside streets, while Sugarloaf keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Julian pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Sugarloaf is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Mount Julian, while Sugarloaf remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.