Overall score
Dublin
33.2/100
Lewiston
33.7/100
Dublin for families and beach lifestyle; Lewiston for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dublin
33.2/100
Lewiston
33.7/100
Crime rate
Dublin
74.7 / 1k
Lewiston
16.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dublin
15
Lewiston
6
Population
Dublin
405
Lewiston
3,275
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 | Dublin | Lewiston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.2/100 | 33.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 54.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 74.7 / 1k | 16.5 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 15.5/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 99 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Population | 405 | 3,275 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Dublin reads as a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone; Lewiston is a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe. Where Dublin is shaped by the coast, Lewiston offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Dublin pulls ahead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Lewiston is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space.
Choose Dublin if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward Lewiston for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.