Overall score
Mount Ommaney
55.1/100
Seventeen Mile Rocks
51.8/100
Seventeen Mile Rocks for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Ommaney
55.1/100
Seventeen Mile Rocks
51.8/100
Crime rate
Mount Ommaney
30.9 / 1k
Seventeen Mile Rocks
27.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Ommaney
138
Seventeen Mile Rocks
154
Population
Mount Ommaney
2,503
Seventeen Mile Rocks
2,699
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 Ommaney | Seventeen Mile Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.1/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.9 / 1k | 27.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 9 |
| Walkability | 66.0/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 138 | 154 |
| Population | 2,503 | 2,699 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Mount Ommaney reads as a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks; Seventeen Mile Rocks is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Mount Ommaney sits among greener hillside streets, while Seventeen Mile Rocks keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Ommaney is stronger for walkability and overall desirability; Seventeen Mile Rocks answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Mount Ommaney if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Seventeen Mile Rocks for retirees and families.