Overall score
Dampier
35.2/100
Pegs Creek
34.9/100
Dampier vs Pegs Creek, WA Suburb Comparison
Dampier for families and investment; Pegs Creek for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DampierPegs Creek
Crime rate
Dampier
108.6 / 1k
Pegs Creek
108.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dampier
20
Pegs Creek
27
Population
Dampier
1,282
Pegs Creek
2,050
Metric leadDampier 4Pegs Creek 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPegs Creek
- Best for familiesDampier
- Best for investmentDampier
- Best for best schoolsDampier
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 | Dampier | Pegs Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 34.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.3/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 108.6 / 1k | 108.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 0.2/100 | 0.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 6.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 27 |
| Green cover | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Population | 1,282 | 2,050 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dampier is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Pegs Creek is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Dampier tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Pegs Creek stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Dampier suits retirees more clearly, whereas Pegs Creek is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.