Overall score
Mount Ommaney
55.4/100
Sumner
44.2/100
Mount Ommaney for retirees; Sumner for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Ommaney
55.4/100
Sumner
44.2/100
Crime rate
Mount Ommaney
31.3 / 1k
Sumner
31.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Ommaney
138
Sumner
22
Population
Mount Ommaney
2,503
Sumner
603
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 | Sumner |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.4/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.3 / 1k | 31.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 3 |
| Walkability | 66.0/100 | 6.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 138 | 22 |
| Population | 2,503 | 603 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Mount Ommaney is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Sumner is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Mount Ommaney sits among greener hillside streets, while Sumner keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Ommaney is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; Sumner answers with housing affordability.
Mount Ommaney suits retirees and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Sumner is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.