Overall score
Blackbutt
50.4/100
Dunmore
35.5/100
Blackbutt for families and value; Dunmore for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Blackbutt
50.4/100
Dunmore
35.5/100
Crime rate
Blackbutt
73.9 / 1k
Dunmore
73.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackbutt
72
Dunmore
1
Population
Blackbutt
3,291
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.
Blackbutt reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Dunmore is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Blackbutt sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Dunmore is further out with more breathing room.
Blackbutt tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Dunmore stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Blackbutt if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Dunmore for families and households prioritising schools.