Overall score
Craignish
34.7/100
Dundowran
33.7/100
Craignish vs Dundowran, QLD Suburb Comparison
Craignish for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CraignishDundowran
Crime rate
Craignish
69.8 / 1k
Dundowran
69.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Craignish
3
Dundowran
4
Population
Craignish
2,190
Dundowran
1,085
Metric leadCraignish 5Dundowran 22 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.
Comparison summary
Craignish is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Dundowran is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Craignish leans into coastal living, while Dundowran feels more inland and suburban in character.
Craignish tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, while Dundowran stands out for nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Craignish sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Dundowran.
On balance, retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Craignish, while Dundowran 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.