Overall score
Mount Ommaney
67.9/100
Sumner
58.8/100
Mount Ommaney vs Sumner, QLD Suburb Comparison
Mount Ommaney for retirees; Sumner for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount OmmaneySumner
Crime rate
Mount Ommaney
47.9 / 1k
Sumner
47.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Ommaney
140
Sumner
23
Population
Mount Ommaney
2,503
Sumner
603
Metric leadMount Ommaney 8Sumner 22 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Ommaney
- Best for best valueSumner
- Best for best schoolsSumner
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Mount Ommaney | Sumner |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.9/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.6/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.9 / 1k | 47.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 3 |
| Walkability | 66.0/100 | 6.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 140 | 23 |
| Green cover | 10.6% | 27.2% |
| Population | 2,503 | 603 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Ommaney is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Sumner is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Mount Ommaney sits among greener hillside streets, while Sumner keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Ommaney is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Sumner answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Mount Ommaney suits retirees more clearly, whereas Sumner is the stronger match for families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.