Overall score
Dharruk
42.7/100
Shalvey
44.0/100
Dharruk vs Shalvey, NSW suburb comparison
Dharruk on schools and parks; Shalvey on overall score and crime.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DharrukShalvey
Crime rate
Dharruk
194.5 / 1k
Shalvey
194.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dharruk
44
Shalvey
42
Population
Dharruk
2,806
Shalvey
3,455
Metric leadDharruk 5Shalvey 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
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 | Shalvey |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.7/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.6/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.5 / 1k | 194.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 22 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 60 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 42 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 2 |
| Population | 2,806 | 3,455 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Dharruk is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, while Shalvey is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm.
On the data, Dharruk is stronger for parks and reserves and walkability; Shalvey answers with schools and education options and public transport access.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Shalvey, while Dharruk remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.