Overall score
Dongara
43.7/100
Geraldton
53.8/100
Dongara vs Geraldton, WA Suburb Comparison
Dongara for families; Geraldton for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DongaraGeraldton
Crime rate
Dongara
132.8 / 1k
Geraldton
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dongara
64
Geraldton
643
Population
Dongara
1,393
Geraldton
3,246
Metric leadDongara 1Geraldton 73 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Dongara | Geraldton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.7/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 57.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 37 |
| Walkability | 28.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 64 | 643 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Population | 1,393 | 3,246 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Dongara is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Geraldton is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Dongara is stronger for relatively affordable housing and improving crime trends; Geraldton answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access. On housing, Dongara sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Geraldton.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Geraldton, while Dongara 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.