Overall score
Dulwich Hill
67.0/100
St Peters
59.1/100
Dulwich Hill vs St Peters, NSW suburb comparison
Dulwich Hill on overall score and crime; St Peters on housing and planning.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dulwich HillSt Peters
Crime rate
Dulwich Hill
34.9 / 1k
St Peters
85.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dulwich Hill
217
St Peters
197
Population
Dulwich Hill
14,046
St Peters
3,629
Metric leadDulwich Hill 7St Peters 22 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
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 | Dulwich Hill | St Peters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.0/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.5/100 | 25.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.9 / 1k | 85.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 27 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 72 | 38 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 217 | 197 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 17 |
| Population | 14,046 | 3,629 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dulwich Hill is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and St Peters is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Dulwich Hill tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, while St Peters stands out for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Dulwich Hill, while St Peters remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.