Overall score
Dianella
58.6/100
Mount Lawley
62.2/100
Dianella for families and investment; Mount Lawley for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dianella
58.6/100
Mount Lawley
62.2/100
Crime rate
Dianella
47.4 / 1k
Mount Lawley
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dianella
274
Mount Lawley
519
Population
Dianella
24,169
Mount Lawley
11,328
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 | Dianella | Mount Lawley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.6/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.9/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 27 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 109 | 48 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 274 | 519 |
| Green cover | 9.0% | 7.9% |
| Population | 24,169 | 11,328 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Dianella is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Mount Lawley is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Lawley sits among greener hillside streets, while Dianella keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Dianella tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Mount Lawley stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Dianella suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mount Lawley is the stronger match for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.