Overall score
Mount Pritchard
53.4/100
St Johns Park
47.5/100
Mount Pritchard for investment and value; St Johns Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Pritchard
53.4/100
St Johns Park
47.5/100
Crime rate
Mount Pritchard
168.7 / 1k
St Johns Park
24.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Pritchard
158
St Johns Park
64
Population
Mount Pritchard
10,426
St Johns Park
6,302
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 Pritchard | St Johns Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.4/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.4/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 168.7 / 1k | 24.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 153 | 59 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 158 | 64 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 5 |
| Population | 10,426 | 6,302 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Mount Pritchard is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks, while St Johns Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Mount Pritchard sits among greener hillside streets, while St Johns Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Pritchard is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; St Johns Park answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Mount Pritchard suits investors more clearly, whereas St Johns Park is the stronger match for retirees and families.