Overall score
Concord
65.3/100
Five Dock
65.6/100
Concord for families and value; Five Dock for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Concord
65.3/100
Five Dock
65.6/100
Crime rate
Concord
29.6 / 1k
Five Dock
34.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Concord
286
Five Dock
381
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 | 65.3/100 | 65.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.3/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.6 / 1k | 34.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 155 | 118 |
| Walkability | 73.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 286 | 381 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 15 |
| Green cover | 9.4% | 10.0% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Five Dock answers with schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Concord, while Five Dock 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.