Overall score
Dalkeith
51.8/100
Nedlands
68.6/100
Dalkeith vs Nedlands, WA suburb comparison
Nedlands for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DalkeithNedlands
Crime rate
Dalkeith
2397.0 / 1k
Nedlands
976.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dalkeith
142
Nedlands
166
Population
Dalkeith
4,398
Nedlands
10,561
Metric leadDalkeith 0Nedlands 82 tiedacross 10 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
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 and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Nedlands, while Dalkeith remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.