Overall score
Dingley Village
63.1/100
Heatherton
59.6/100
Dingley Village vs Heatherton, VIC Suburb Comparison
Dingley Village for retirees; Heatherton for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dingley VillageHeatherton
Crime rate
Dingley Village
53.3 / 1k
Heatherton
76.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dingley Village
188
Heatherton
144
Population
Dingley Village
10,495
Heatherton
2,826
Metric leadDingley Village 9Heatherton 22 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDingley Village
- Best for familiesHeatherton
- Best for best schoolsHeatherton
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Dingley Village | Heatherton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.1/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.2/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.3 / 1k | 76.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 62 | 30 |
| Walkability | 98.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 188 | 144 |
| Planning activity | 67 | 28 |
| Green cover | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| Population | 10,495 | 2,826 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Dingley Village reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Heatherton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Dingley Village tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Heatherton stands out for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Dingley Village, while Heatherton 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.