Overall score
Dondingalong
28.7/100
Kundabung
31.5/100
Dondingalong for investment; Kundabung for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dondingalong
28.7/100
Kundabung
31.5/100
Crime rate
Dondingalong
164.3 / 1k
Kundabung
74.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dondingalong
0
Kundabung
2
Population
Dondingalong
712
Kundabung
616
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 | Dondingalong | Kundabung |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.7/100 | 31.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.3/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 164.3 / 1k | 74.3 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 12 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 3 |
| Population | 712 | 616 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
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 and public transport access; Kundabung answers with a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors may find Dondingalong the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kundabung.