Overall score
Dilston
39.1/100
Turners Marsh
32.8/100
Dilston for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dilston
39.1/100
Turners Marsh
32.8/100
Crime rate
Dilston
14191.5 / 1k
Turners Marsh
29863.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dilston
3
Turners Marsh
0
Population
Dilston
558
Turners Marsh
265
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 | Dilston | Turners Marsh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.1/100 | 32.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.8/100 | 64.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 14191.5 / 1k | 29863.3 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 8 | — |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 0 |
| Population | 558 | 265 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Dilston is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Turners Marsh is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Dilston is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Turners Marsh answers with a country-town feel. Dilston generally means more approachable housing costs, while Turners Marsh leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Dilston, while Turners Marsh remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.