Overall score
Dudley Park
40.9/100
Kilburn
51.1/100
Dudley Park for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dudley Park
40.9/100
Kilburn
51.1/100
Crime rate
Dudley Park
91.8 / 1k
Kilburn
139.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dudley Park
69
Kilburn
210
Population
Dudley Park
670
Kilburn
5,633
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 | Dudley Park | Kilburn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.9/100 | 51.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.4/100 | 27.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 91.8 / 1k | 139.8 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 28 |
| Walkability | 18.5/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 69 | 210 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 66 |
| Population | 670 | 5,633 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Dudley Park reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; Kilburn is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Dudley Park is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Kilburn answers with public transport access and walkability.
Dudley Park suits families and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Kilburn is the stronger match for investors.