Dookie vs Pine Lodge, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Dookie | Pine Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.9/100 | 37.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.5/100 | 36.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.0 / 1k | 26.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 9 |
| Population | 333 | 267 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPine Lodge
- Best for familiesPine Lodge
- Best for investmentDookie
- Best for best valueDookie
- Best for best schoolsDookie
Comparison summary
Dookie and Pine Lodge (Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Dookie leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Dookie; Housing (desirability) favours Dookie; Crime rate favours Pine Lodge (Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Pine Lodge (Vic.), Families → Pine Lodge (Vic.), Investment → Dookie, Best value → Dookie.