Overall score
Dallas
33.2/100
Westmeadows
52.5/100
Westmeadows for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dallas
33.2/100
Westmeadows
52.5/100
Crime rate
Dallas
76.6 / 1k
Westmeadows
65.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dallas
123
Westmeadows
180
Population
Dallas
6,762
Westmeadows
6,502
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 | Dallas | Westmeadows |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.2/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.9/100 | 66.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.6 / 1k | 65.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 38 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 123 | 180 |
| Planning activity | 70 | 36 |
| Green cover | 12.4% | 34.8% |
| Population | 6,762 | 6,502 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Dallas is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Westmeadows is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Dallas pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus a larger local community, whereas Westmeadows is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Westmeadows, while Dallas 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.