Overall score
Dandenong North
45.4/100
Noble Park North
46.4/100
Dandenong North vs Noble Park North, VIC Suburb Comparison
Dandenong North for retirees; Noble Park North for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dandenong NorthNoble Park North
Crime rate
Dandenong North
74.7 / 1k
Noble Park North
81.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dandenong North
326
Noble Park North
149
Population
Dandenong North
22,550
Noble Park North
7,436
Metric leadDandenong North 8Noble Park North 32 tiedacross 13 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 familiesNoble Park North
- Best for best schoolsNoble Park 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 | 45.4/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.1/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 74.7 / 1k | 81.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 104 | 44 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 326 | 149 |
| Planning activity | 93 | 32 |
| Green cover | 12.0% | 5.5% |
| 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, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Noble Park North answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, and investors are more likely to prefer Dandenong North, while Noble Park North 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.