Overall score
Doolandella
36.9/100
Heathwood
43.4/100
Doolandella for investment; Heathwood for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Doolandella
36.9/100
Heathwood
43.4/100
Crime rate
Doolandella
95.5 / 1k
Heathwood
96.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Doolandella
47
Heathwood
60
Population
Doolandella
7,123
Heathwood
4,944
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 | Doolandella | Heathwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.9/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.4/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.5 / 1k | 96.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 14 |
| Walkability | 38.5/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 60 |
| Green cover | 21.3% | 18.1% |
| Population | 7,123 | 4,944 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Doolandella reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Heathwood is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Doolandella is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Heathwood answers with public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Households prioritising schools may find Doolandella the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Heathwood.
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.