Overall score
Mount Nasura
37.4/100
Roleystone
51.2/100
Mount Nasura for families and schools; Roleystone for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Nasura
37.4/100
Roleystone
51.2/100
Crime rate
Mount Nasura
4100.4 / 1k
Roleystone
1804.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Nasura
70
Roleystone
36
Population
Mount Nasura
2,997
Roleystone
6,848
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 Nasura | Roleystone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.4/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 4100.4 / 1k | 1804.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 41 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 70 | 36 |
| Population | 2,997 | 6,848 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Mount Nasura is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Roleystone is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city. Mount Nasura sits among greener hillside streets, while Roleystone keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Nasura is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities; Roleystone answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Roleystone, while Mount Nasura remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.