Overall score
Dulwich
53.5/100
Hazelwood Park
57.0/100
Dulwich vs Hazelwood Park, SA suburb comparison
Dulwich for investment; Hazelwood Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DulwichHazelwood Park
Crime rate
Dulwich
27.2 / 1k
Hazelwood Park
15.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dulwich
128
Hazelwood Park
85
Population
Dulwich
1,659
Hazelwood Park
1,953
Metric leadDulwich 3Hazelwood Park 51 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHazelwood Park
- Best for familiesHazelwood Park
- Best for investmentDulwich
- Best for best valueHazelwood Park
- Best for best schoolsHazelwood Park
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 | Hazelwood Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.5/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 16.0/100 | 29.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.2 / 1k | 15.4 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 13 |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 128 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 18 |
| Population | 1,659 | 1,953 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Dulwich reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; Hazelwood Park is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Dulwich pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Hazelwood Park is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Hazelwood Park, while Dulwich remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.