Overall score
Dudley Park
31.5/100
Halls Head
48.8/100
Dudley Park vs Halls Head, WA suburb comparison
Halls Head for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dudley ParkHalls Head
Crime rate
Dudley Park
2018.7 / 1k
Halls Head
957.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dudley Park
67
Halls Head
86
Population
Dudley Park
6,957
Halls Head
14,474
Metric leadDudley Park 0Halls Head 10across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHalls Head
- Best for beach lifestyleHalls Head
- Best for investmentHalls Head
- Best for best valueHalls Head
- Best for best schoolsHalls Head
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 | Halls Head |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.5/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 5.2/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 2018.7 / 1k | 957.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 86 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 67 | 86 |
| Population | 6,957 | 14,474 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dudley Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Halls Head is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone. Where Halls Head is shaped by the coast, Dudley Park offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Dudley Park is stronger for excellent public transport and relatively affordable housing; Halls Head answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Dudley Park sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Halls Head.
Choose Dudley Park if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Halls Head for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.