Overall score
Dawesville
45.7/100
Falcon
42.8/100
Dawesville for beach lifestyle and investment; Falcon for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dawesville
45.7/100
Falcon
42.8/100
Crime rate
Dawesville
1742.9 / 1k
Falcon
2533.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dawesville
65
Falcon
54
Population
Dawesville
7,143
Falcon
5,531
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 | Dawesville | Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.7/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.7/100 | 26.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 1742.9 / 1k | 2533.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 48 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 54 |
| Population | 7,143 | 5,531 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Dawesville reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; Falcon is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Dawesville is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Falcon answers with parks and reserves and public transport access. Dawesville generally means more sought-after housing, while Falcon leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Dawesville if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward Falcon for retirees and families.