Overall score
Mount Vincent
44.1/100
Pelaw Main
30.5/100
Mount Vincent vs Pelaw Main, NSW Suburb Comparison
Mount Vincent for value and schools; Pelaw Main for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount VincentPelaw Main
Crime rate
Mount Vincent
106.4 / 1k
Pelaw Main
90.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Vincent
2
Pelaw Main
21
Population
Mount Vincent
380
Pelaw Main
1,080
Metric leadMount Vincent 3Pelaw Main 71 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 familiesPelaw Main
- Best for investmentPelaw Main
- Best for best valueMount Vincent
- Best for best schoolsMount Vincent
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 Vincent | Pelaw Main |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.1/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.2/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.4 / 1k | 90.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 18 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 21 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 6 |
| Green cover | 13.9% | 40.6% |
| Population | 380 | 1,080 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Vincent reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Pelaw Main is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm. Mount Vincent sits among greener hillside streets, while Pelaw Main keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Vincent is stronger for housing affordability, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook; Pelaw Main answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability. Mount Vincent generally means more sought-after housing, while Pelaw Main leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Mount Vincent the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Pelaw Main.
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.