Overall score
Dudley
46.9/100
Kahibah
45.7/100
Dudley vs Kahibah, NSW suburb comparison
Dudley for beach lifestyle and investment; Kahibah for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DudleyKahibah
Crime rate
Dudley
66.0 / 1k
Kahibah
66.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dudley
62
Kahibah
23
Population
Dudley
2,505
Kahibah
2,603
Metric leadDudley 8Kahibah 3across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Dudley is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Kahibah is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel. Dudley leans into coastal living, while Kahibah feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Dudley is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Kahibah answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Choose Dudley if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors; lean toward Kahibah for families.