Overall score
Mount Richon
34.1/100
Wungong
27.8/100
Mount Richon vs Wungong, WA Suburb Comparison
Mount Richon for investment; Wungong for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount RichonWungong
Crime rate
Mount Richon
60.1 / 1k
Wungong
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Richon
13
Wungong
14
Population
Mount Richon
2,067
Wungong
370
Metric leadMount Richon 5Wungong 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesWungong
- Best for investmentMount Richon
- Best for best valueWungong
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 | 34.1/100 | 27.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 21.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.1 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 14 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 14 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| 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 metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Mount Richon sits among greener hillside streets, while Wungong keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Richon pulls ahead on schools and education options, overall desirability, and a larger local community, whereas Wungong is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Mount Richon if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Wungong for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.