Overall score
Blair Athol
32.1/100
Dudley Park
30.5/100
Dudley Park for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Blair Athol
32.1/100
Dudley Park
30.5/100
Crime rate
Blair Athol
111.0 / 1k
Dudley Park
109.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blair Athol
129
Dudley Park
70
Population
Blair Athol
5,274
Dudley Park
670
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 | Blair Athol | Dudley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.1/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.7/100 | 64.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 111.0 / 1k | 109.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 11 |
| Walkability | 68.0/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 129 | 70 |
| Planning activity | 100 | 12 |
| Green cover | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Population | 5,274 | 670 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Blair Athol reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Dudley Park is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Blair Athol tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Dudley Park stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. Blair Athol generally means more sought-after housing, while Dudley Park leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees may find Blair Athol the better fit, while investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Dudley Park.
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.