Overall score
Dalkeith
46.7/100
Nedlands
55.7/100
Dalkeith vs Nedlands, WA Suburb Comparison
Dalkeith for families; Nedlands for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DalkeithNedlands
Crime rate
Dalkeith
96.4 / 1k
Nedlands
96.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dalkeith
184
Nedlands
276
Population
Dalkeith
4,398
Nedlands
10,561
Metric leadDalkeith 1Nedlands 74 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Dalkeith | Nedlands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.7/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.9/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.4 / 1k | 96.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 74 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 184 | 276 |
| Green cover | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Population | 4,398 | 10,561 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dalkeith is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Nedlands is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Dalkeith pulls ahead on excellent public transport and an affluent, sought-after address, whereas Nedlands is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Nedlands, while Dalkeith 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.