Overall score
Denman Prospect
56.1/100
Duffy
60.7/100
Denman Prospect for retirees; Duffy for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Denman Prospect
56.1/100
Duffy
60.7/100
Crime rate
Denman Prospect
8.4 / 1k
Duffy
12.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Denman Prospect
454
Duffy
107
Population
Denman Prospect
2,759
Duffy
3,395
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 | Denman Prospect | Duffy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.1/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.1/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.4 / 1k | 12.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 64.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 454 | 107 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 4 |
| Green cover | 13.2% | 18.0% |
| Population | 2,759 | 3,395 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Denman Prospect reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Duffy is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Denman Prospect sits closer to the city centre, whereas Duffy is in a middle-ring position.
Denman Prospect pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Duffy is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and overall desirability.
Investors may find Denman Prospect the better fit, while retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Duffy.
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.