Mulgrave vs Wheelers Hill, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Mulgrave | Wheelers Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.2/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.1/100 | 33.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.7 / 1k | 38.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 110 | 105 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 173 | 234 |
| Planning activity | 188 | 145 |
| Population | 19,889 | 20,652 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesWheelers Hill
- Best for investmentMulgrave
- Best for best valueMulgrave
- Best for best schoolsWheelers Hill
Comparison summary
Mulgrave (Vic.) and Wheelers Hill offer different strengths across official suburb data. Wheelers Hill leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mulgrave (Vic.); Housing (desirability) favours Mulgrave (Vic.); Crime rate favours Wheelers Hill. Quick verdicts: Families → Wheelers Hill, Investment → Mulgrave (Vic.), Best value → Mulgrave (Vic.), Best schools → Wheelers Hill.