Overall score
Dudley Park
31.5/100
Mandurah
53.4/100
Dudley Park vs Mandurah, WA suburb comparison
Dudley Park for retirees; Mandurah for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dudley ParkMandurah
Crime rate
Dudley Park
2018.7 / 1k
Mandurah
1585.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dudley Park
67
Mandurah
209
Population
Dudley Park
6,957
Mandurah
8,804
Metric leadDudley Park 2Mandurah 8across 10 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 | Mandurah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.5/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 5.2/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 2018.7 / 1k | 1585.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 94 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 67 | 209 |
| Population | 6,957 | 8,804 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dudley Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Mandurah is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Mandurah is shaped by the coast, Dudley Park offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Dudley Park tends to lead on parks and reserves and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Mandurah stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Mandurah, while Dudley Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.