Overall score
Dandenong North
45.4/100
Noble Park
43.7/100
Dandenong North for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dandenong North
45.4/100
Noble Park
43.7/100
Crime rate
Dandenong North
74.7 / 1k
Noble Park
83.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dandenong North
326
Noble Park
454
Population
Dandenong North
22,550
Noble Park
32,257
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 | Dandenong North | Noble Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.4/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.1/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 74.7 / 1k | 83.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 104 | 112 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 326 | 454 |
| Planning activity | 93 | 177 |
| Green cover | 12.0% | 4.8% |
| Population | 22,550 | 32,257 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Dandenong North is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Noble Park is a hillside larger suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Dandenong North pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Noble Park is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Dandenong North suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Noble Park 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.