Overall score
Dandenong North
68.0/100
Noble Park
68.0/100
Dandenong North vs Noble Park, VIC suburb comparison
Dandenong North for retirees and investment; Noble Park for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dandenong NorthNoble Park
Crime rate
Dandenong North
73.5 / 1k
Noble Park
83.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dandenong North
313
Noble Park
452
Population
Dandenong North
22,550
Noble Park
32,257
Metric leadDandenong North 4Noble Park 61 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 investmentDandenong North
- Best for best valueDandenong North
- Best for best schoolsNoble Park
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.0/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.6/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.5 / 1k | 83.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 104 | 112 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 313 | 452 |
| Planning activity | 93 | 177 |
| Population | 22,550 | 32,257 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dandenong North is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Noble Park is a hillside larger suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Dandenong North pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Noble Park is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Dandenong North suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Noble Park is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.