Overall score
Mount Rankin
34.4/100
Windradyne
43.3/100
Mount Rankin for schools; Windradyne for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Rankin
34.4/100
Windradyne
43.3/100
Crime rate
Mount Rankin
94.6 / 1k
Windradyne
94.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Rankin
0
Windradyne
60
Population
Mount Rankin
428
Windradyne
3,309
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 Rankin | Windradyne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.4/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.2/100 | 65.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.6 / 1k | 94.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 52.2/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 74 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 60 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 16 |
| Green cover | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| Population | 428 | 3,309 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Mount Rankin reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Windradyne is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace. Mount Rankin sits among greener hillside streets, while Windradyne keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Rankin is stronger for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Windradyne answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access. Mount Rankin generally means more sought-after housing, while Windradyne leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Retirees may find Mount Rankin the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Windradyne.
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.