Overall score
Dondingalong
32.6/100
Kundabung
40.3/100
Dondingalong vs Kundabung, NSW Suburb Comparison
Dondingalong for investment; Kundabung for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DondingalongKundabung
Crime rate
Dondingalong
164.3 / 1k
Kundabung
74.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dondingalong
0
Kundabung
2
Population
Dondingalong
712
Kundabung
616
Metric leadDondingalong 4Kundabung 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesKundabung
- Best for investmentDondingalong
- Best for best schoolsKundabung
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 | Dondingalong | Kundabung |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.6/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.4/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 164.3 / 1k | 74.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 12 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Population | 712 | 616 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dondingalong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Kundabung is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Dondingalong is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Kundabung answers with a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Investors may find Dondingalong the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kundabung.
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.