Overall score
Mount Melville
37.8/100
Robinson
26.3/100
Mount Melville for families and schools; Robinson for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Melville
37.8/100
Robinson
26.3/100
Crime rate
Mount Melville
3377.1 / 1k
Robinson
4791.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Melville
15
Robinson
0
Population
Mount Melville
1,007
Robinson
696
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 Melville | Robinson |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.8/100 | 26.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.6/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 3377.1 / 1k | 4791.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 3 |
| Walkability | 40.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 0 |
| Population | 1,007 | 696 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Mount Melville reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Robinson is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Mount Melville sits among greener hillside streets, while Robinson keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Melville pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Robinson is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Robinson, while Mount Melville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.