Congupna vs Dookie, VIC suburb comparison

Congupna for schools; Dookie for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

CongupnaDookie

Overall score

Congupna

26.6/100

Dookie

37.6/100

Crime rate

Congupna

92.7 / 1k

Dookie

39.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Congupna

1

Dookie

6

Population

Congupna

620

Dookie

333

Metric leadCongupna 3Dookie 51 tiedacross 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryCongupnaDookie
Overall score26.6/10037.6/100
Housing (desirability)57.0/10082.5/100
Crime rate92.7 / 1k39.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools11
Parks & reserves2
Public transport stops1
Walkability1.5/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities16
Planning activity106
Population620333
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)7/105/10

Comparison summary

Congupna is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Dookie is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

Congupna pulls ahead on walkability and a larger local community, whereas Dookie is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Choose Congupna if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Dookie for retirees and families.

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