Overall score
Mount Richon
25.1/100
Wungong
27.1/100
Mount Richon vs Wungong, WA suburb comparison
Mount Richon for families and schools; Wungong for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount RichonWungong
Crime rate
Mount Richon
5981.6 / 1k
Wungong
30621.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Richon
10
Wungong
13
Population
Mount Richon
2,067
Wungong
370
Metric leadMount Richon 3Wungong 6across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWungong
- Best for familiesMount Richon
- Best for investmentWungong
- Best for best valueWungong
- Best for best schoolsMount Richon
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 Richon | Wungong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.1/100 | 27.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.4/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 5981.6 / 1k | 30621.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 14 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 13 |
| Population | 2,067 | 370 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mount Richon is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Wungong is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm. Mount Richon sits among greener hillside streets, while Wungong keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Richon pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a larger local community, whereas Wungong is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Wungong, while Mount Richon remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.