Dawes Point vs Potts Point, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Dawes Point | Potts Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.6/100 | 56.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 0.5/100 | 2.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 550.6 / 1k | 201.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 33 |
| Walkability | 39.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 81 | 519 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 36 |
| Population | 385 | 7,183 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPotts Point
- Best for familiesPotts Point
- Best for best valuePotts Point
- Best for best schoolsPotts Point
Comparison summary
Dawes Point and Potts Point offer different strengths across official suburb data. Potts Point leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Potts Point; Housing (desirability) favours Potts Point; Crime rate favours Potts Point. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Potts Point, Families → Potts Point, Best value → Potts Point, Best schools → Potts Point.