Overall score
Douglas Park
50.2/100
Razorback
40.1/100
Douglas Park for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Douglas Park
50.2/100
Razorback
40.1/100
Crime rate
Douglas Park
25.4 / 1k
Razorback
42.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Douglas Park
26
Razorback
5
Population
Douglas Park
1,386
Razorback
1,174
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 | Douglas Park | Razorback |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.2/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 69.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.4 / 1k | 42.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 76 | 54 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 21 |
| Population | 1,386 | 1,174 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Douglas Park is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Razorback is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Douglas Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Razorback is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Douglas Park sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Razorback.
Douglas Park suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Razorback is the stronger match for retirees.