Overall score
Dandenong
42.2/100
Noble Park
43.7/100
Dandenong vs Noble Park, VIC Suburb Comparison
Dandenong for retirees; Noble Park for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DandenongNoble Park
Crime rate
Dandenong
316.9 / 1k
Noble Park
83.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dandenong
894
Noble Park
454
Population
Dandenong
30,127
Noble Park
32,257
Metric leadDandenong 3Noble Park 73 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
- Best for best valueNoble 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 | Noble Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.2/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.9/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 316.9 / 1k | 83.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 211 | 112 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 894 | 454 |
| Planning activity | 296 | 177 |
| Green cover | 12.2% | 4.8% |
| Population | 30,127 | 32,257 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dandenong is a hillside larger suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Noble Park is a hillside larger suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
On the data, Dandenong is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities; Noble Park answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees are more likely to prefer Noble Park, while Dandenong 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.