Overall score
Concord
69.1/100
Five Dock
66.1/100
Concord for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Concord
69.1/100
Five Dock
66.1/100
Crime rate
Concord
29.6 / 1k
Five Dock
34.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Concord
267
Five Dock
361
Population
Concord
14,551
Five Dock
9,823
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 | Concord | Five Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.1/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.0/100 | 20.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.6 / 1k | 34.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 14 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 155 | 118 |
| Walkability | 71.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 267 | 361 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 14 |
| Population | 14,551 | 9,823 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Concord reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Five Dock is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Concord is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Five Dock answers with walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Concord if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Five Dock for households prioritising schools.