Overall score
Dean Park
41.5/100
Nirimba Fields
47.5/100
Dean Park for investment and value; Nirimba Fields for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dean Park
41.5/100
Nirimba Fields
47.5/100
Crime rate
Dean Park
42.7 / 1k
Nirimba Fields
25.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dean Park
39
Nirimba Fields
66
Population
Dean Park
3,180
Nirimba Fields
1,632
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 | Dean Park | Nirimba Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.0/100 | 27.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.7 / 1k | 25.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 13 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 66 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 5 |
| Green cover | 7.6% | 5.0% |
| Population | 3,180 | 1,632 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 10/10 |
Dean Park reads as a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Nirimba Fields is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap. Dean Park sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Nirimba Fields is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Dean Park is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Nirimba Fields answers with a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Dean Park suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Nirimba Fields is the stronger match for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.