Overall score
Mount Rowan
50.5/100
Wendouree
46.4/100
Mount Rowan vs Wendouree, VIC Suburb Comparison
Mount Rowan for families and schools; Wendouree for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount RowanWendouree
Crime rate
Mount Rowan
49.2 / 1k
Wendouree
213.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Rowan
16
Wendouree
656
Population
Mount Rowan
295
Wendouree
10,376
Metric leadMount Rowan 4Wendouree 61 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 retireesWendouree
- Best for familiesMount Rowan
- Best for best schoolsMount Rowan
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 Rowan | Wendouree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.5/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.0/100 | 78.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.2 / 1k | 213.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 95 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 656 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 104 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 3.7% |
| Population | 295 | 10,376 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Rowan is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Wendouree is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace. Mount Rowan sits among greener hillside streets, while Wendouree keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Rowan pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Wendouree is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Mount Rowan sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Wendouree.
Retirees and families may find Mount Rowan the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wendouree.
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.