Overall score
Clarinda
58.7/100
Dingley Village
63.1/100
Clarinda vs Dingley Village, VIC Suburb Comparison
Clarinda for retirees; Dingley Village for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ClarindaDingley Village
Crime rate
Clarinda
38.8 / 1k
Dingley Village
53.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clarinda
111
Dingley Village
188
Population
Clarinda
7,441
Dingley Village
10,495
Metric leadClarinda 4Dingley Village 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesClarinda
- Best for investmentDingley Village
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Clarinda | Dingley Village |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.7/100 | 63.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 60.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.8 / 1k | 53.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 62 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 98.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 111 | 188 |
| Planning activity | 47 | 67 |
| Green cover | 16.5% | 4.9% |
| Population | 7,441 | 10,495 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Clarinda reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Dingley Village is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Clarinda pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Dingley Village is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Dingley Village, while Clarinda remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.