Overall score
Dulong
42.8/100
Towen Mountain
46.8/100
Dulong vs Towen Mountain, QLD suburb comparison
Towen Mountain for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DulongTowen Mountain
Crime rate
Dulong
30.8 / 1k
Towen Mountain
29.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dulong
2
Towen Mountain
0
Population
Dulong
688
Towen Mountain
304
Metric leadDulong 3Towen Mountain 22 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesTowen Mountain
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 | Dulong | Towen Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.8/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.8 / 1k | 29.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Population | 688 | 304 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Dulong is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Towen Mountain is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Towen Mountain sits among greener hillside streets, while Dulong keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Dulong pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Towen Mountain is the better pick for overall desirability.
On balance, retirees are more likely to prefer Dulong, while Towen Mountain remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.