Overall score
Albion Park
69.4/100
Dunmore
35.5/100
Albion Park for retirees and families; Dunmore for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Albion Park
69.4/100
Dunmore
35.5/100
Crime rate
Albion Park
35.8 / 1k
Dunmore
73.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albion Park
118
Dunmore
1
Population
Albion Park
13,826
Dunmore
318
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 | Albion Park | Dunmore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.4/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.9/100 | 60.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.8 / 1k | 73.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 172 | 26 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 118 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 7 |
| Population | 13,826 | 318 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Albion Park is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Dunmore is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Albion Park sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Dunmore is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Albion Park is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Dunmore answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Albion Park if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Dunmore for households prioritising schools.