Overall score
Dayton
50.0/100
Viveash
42.4/100
Dayton for value; Viveash for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dayton
50.0/100
Viveash
42.4/100
Crime rate
Dayton
43.1 / 1k
Viveash
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dayton
150
Viveash
23
Population
Dayton
5,507
Viveash
1,280
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 | Dayton | Viveash |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 8 |
| Walkability | 65.5/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 150 | 23 |
| Green cover | 11.2% | 11.3% |
| Population | 5,507 | 1,280 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Dayton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Viveash is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
On the data, Dayton is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Viveash answers with schools and education options.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Dayton the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Viveash.
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.