Overall score
Dharruk
42.7/100
Mount Druitt
67.7/100
Dharruk vs Mount Druitt, NSW suburb comparison
Mount Druitt for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DharrukMount Druitt
Crime rate
Dharruk
194.5 / 1k
Mount Druitt
194.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dharruk
44
Mount Druitt
422
Population
Dharruk
2,806
Mount Druitt
16,986
Metric leadDharruk 3Mount Druitt 8across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMount Druitt
- Best for best schoolsMount Druitt
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Dharruk | Mount Druitt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.7/100 | 67.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.6/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.5 / 1k | 194.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 22 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 182 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 422 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 32 |
| Population | 2,806 | 16,986 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Dharruk is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, while Mount Druitt is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Druitt sits among greener hillside streets, while Dharruk keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Dharruk tends to lead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, while Mount Druitt stands out for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Druitt, while Dharruk remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.