Overall score
Dandenong North
68.0/100
Noble Park North
61.4/100
Dandenong North vs Noble Park North, VIC suburb comparison
Dandenong North for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dandenong NorthNoble Park North
Crime rate
Dandenong North
73.5 / 1k
Noble Park North
95.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dandenong North
313
Noble Park North
147
Population
Dandenong North
22,550
Noble Park North
7,436
Metric leadDandenong North 8Noble Park North 21 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 retireesDandenong North
- Best for familiesDandenong North
- Best for investmentDandenong North
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 | Dandenong North | Noble Park North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.0/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.6/100 | 69.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.5 / 1k | 95.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 104 | 44 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 313 | 147 |
| Planning activity | 93 | 32 |
| Population | 22,550 | 7,436 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dandenong North is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Noble Park North is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
On the data, Dandenong North is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Noble Park North answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Dandenong North, while Noble Park North remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.