Overall score
Mundulla
45.1/100
Padthaway
37.5/100
Mundulla for families and investment; Padthaway for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mundulla
45.1/100
Padthaway
37.5/100
Crime rate
Mundulla
6.8 / 1k
Padthaway
27.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mundulla
1
Padthaway
4
Population
Mundulla
432
Padthaway
321
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Mundulla | Padthaway |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.1/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.0/100 | 46.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 6.8 / 1k | 27.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 20.4/100 | 33.1/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 41 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Population | 432 | 321 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Mundulla is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Padthaway is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Mundulla tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, while Padthaway stands out for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability. On housing, Mundulla sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Padthaway.
Retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Mundulla the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Padthaway.
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.