Overall score
Clayton South
46.5/100
Dingley Village
63.1/100
Clayton South vs Dingley Village, VIC Suburb Comparison
Dingley Village for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Clayton SouthDingley Village
Crime rate
Clayton South
68.1 / 1k
Dingley Village
53.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clayton South
251
Dingley Village
188
Population
Clayton South
13,381
Dingley Village
10,495
Metric leadClayton South 6Dingley Village 61 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 familiesDingley Village
- Best for investmentDingley Village
- Best for best valueDingley Village
- Best for best schoolsDingley 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 | Clayton South | Dingley Village |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.5/100 | 63.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.6/100 | 60.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.1 / 1k | 53.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 89 | 62 |
| Walkability | 50.0/100 | 98.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 251 | 188 |
| Planning activity | 147 | 67 |
| Green cover | 8.6% | 4.9% |
| Population | 13,381 | 10,495 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Clayton South is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Dingley Village is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Clayton South is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Dingley Village answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Dingley Village, while Clayton South 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.