Overall score
Dulong
44.0/100
West Woombye
51.0/100
West Woombye for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dulong
44.0/100
West Woombye
51.0/100
Crime rate
Dulong
30.8 / 1k
West Woombye
18.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dulong
2
West Woombye
12
Population
Dulong
688
West Woombye
1,083
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 | Dulong | West Woombye |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.0/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.8 / 1k | 18.5 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 12 |
| Population | 688 | 1,083 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Dulong reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; West Woombye is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Dulong is stronger for parks and reserves; West Woombye answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer West Woombye, while Dulong remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.