Overall score
Drysdale
47.5/100
Point Lonsdale
58.9/100
Drysdale vs Point Lonsdale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Drysdale for investment and value; Point Lonsdale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DrysdalePoint Lonsdale
Crime rate
Drysdale
40.2 / 1k
Point Lonsdale
12.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Drysdale
7
Point Lonsdale
39
Population
Drysdale
4,976
Point Lonsdale
3,788
Metric leadDrysdale 4Point Lonsdale 81 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPoint Lonsdale
- Best for familiesPoint Lonsdale
- Best for beach lifestylePoint Lonsdale
- Best for investmentDrysdale
- Best for best valueDrysdale
- Best for best schoolsPoint Lonsdale
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 | Drysdale | Point Lonsdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.5/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.2/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.2 / 1k | 12.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 25 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 39 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 75 |
| Green cover | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Population | 4,976 | 3,788 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Drysdale reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; Point Lonsdale is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Drysdale tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Point Lonsdale stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability. On housing, Drysdale sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Point Lonsdale.
Choose Drysdale if you are weighing families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Point Lonsdale for retirees.
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.