Dulwich Hill vs Sydenham, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Dulwich Hill | Sydenham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.2/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.5/100 | 22.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.2 / 1k | 91.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 72 | 32 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 217 | 94 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 11 |
| Population | 14,046 | 1,100 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesDulwich Hill
- Best for familiesDulwich Hill
- Best for best valueDulwich Hill
- Best for best schoolsDulwich Hill
Comparison summary
Dulwich Hill and Sydenham (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Dulwich Hill leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Dulwich Hill; Housing (desirability) favours Sydenham (NSW); Crime rate favours Dulwich Hill. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Dulwich Hill, Families → Dulwich Hill, Best value → Dulwich Hill, Best schools → Dulwich Hill.