Overall score
Dudley Park
31.5/100
Erskine
35.9/100
Dudley Park vs Erskine, WA suburb comparison
Erskine for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dudley ParkErskine
Crime rate
Dudley Park
2018.7 / 1k
Erskine
2578.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dudley Park
67
Erskine
42
Population
Dudley Park
6,957
Erskine
5,429
Metric leadDudley Park 4Erskine 5across 9 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 Park | Erskine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.5/100 | 35.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 5.2/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 2018.7 / 1k | 2578.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | — |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 19 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 67 | 42 |
| Population | 6,957 | 5,429 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dudley Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Erskine is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible.
Dudley Park pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Erskine is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Erskine, while Dudley Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.