Overall score
Dilston
39.1/100
Windermere
29.9/100
Dilston for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dilston
39.1/100
Windermere
29.9/100
Crime rate
Dilston
14191.5 / 1k
Windermere
31566.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dilston
3
Windermere
4
Population
Dilston
558
Windermere
252
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 | Windermere |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.1/100 | 29.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.8/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 14191.5 / 1k | 31566.5 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 8 | — |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 4 |
| Population | 558 | 252 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Dilston is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Windermere is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Dilston pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Windermere is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Dilston generally means more approachable housing costs, while Windermere leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Dilston, while Windermere remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.