Overall score
Dianella
58.6/100
Nollamara
41.0/100
Dianella for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dianella
58.6/100
Nollamara
41.0/100
Crime rate
Dianella
47.4 / 1k
Nollamara
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dianella
274
Nollamara
106
Population
Dianella
24,169
Nollamara
12,779
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 | Nollamara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.6/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.9/100 | 57.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 27 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 109 | 52 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 274 | 106 |
| Green cover | 9.0% | 7.4% |
| Population | 24,169 | 12,779 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Dianella is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Nollamara is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Dianella tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Nollamara stands out for excellent public transport, plus a hub for schools and preschools.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Dianella, while Nollamara remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.