Overall score
Dudley
46.7/100
Kahibah
46.8/100
Dudley vs Kahibah, NSW Suburb Comparison
Dudley for families and beach lifestyle; Kahibah for investment.
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
67
Kahibah
29
Population
Dudley
2,505
Kahibah
2,603
Metric leadDudley 6Kahibah 61 tiedacross 13 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.
| Category | Dudley | Kahibah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.7/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.7/100 | 75.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.0 / 1k | 66.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 38 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 67 | 29 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 21 |
| Green cover | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| Population | 2,505 | 2,603 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Dudley is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Kahibah is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand. Dudley leans into coastal living, while Kahibah feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Dudley is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access; Kahibah answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and a larger local community.
Choose Dudley if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Kahibah for families and households prioritising schools.
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.