Overall score
Dharruk
31.0/100
Shalvey
30.7/100
Dharruk vs Shalvey, NSW Suburb Comparison
Dharruk for families and investment; Shalvey for retirees.
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
47
Shalvey
43
Population
Dharruk
2,806
Shalvey
3,455
Metric leadDharruk 7Shalvey 42 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | 31.0/100 | 30.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.8/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.5 / 1k | 194.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 22 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 60 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 43 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 5 |
| Green cover | 5.5% | 32.3% |
| Population | 2,806 | 3,455 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Dharruk is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Shalvey is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm.
On the data, Dharruk is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability; Shalvey answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and overall desirability.
Neither suburb has a sharp audience split here. The better choice between Dharruk and Shalvey comes down to which lifestyle trade-offs matter most to you.
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.