Overall score
Dhurringile
35.8/100
Kialla West
45.0/100
Dhurringile for families; Kialla West for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dhurringile
35.8/100
Kialla West
45.0/100
Crime rate
Dhurringile
16.4 / 1k
Kialla West
29.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dhurringile
0
Kialla West
4
Population
Dhurringile
369
Kialla West
415
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 | Dhurringile | Kialla West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.8/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.8/100 | 79.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.4 / 1k | 29.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 7 |
| Population | 369 | 415 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Dhurringile reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Kialla West is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Dhurringile tends to lead on a country-town feel and a strong safety profile, while Kialla West stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Dhurringile suits families more clearly, whereas Kialla West is the stronger match for retirees and investors.