Overall score
Dulwich
65.6/100
Leabrook
66.3/100
Dulwich vs Leabrook, SA Suburb Comparison
Dulwich for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DulwichLeabrook
Crime rate
Dulwich
24.3 / 1k
Leabrook
18.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dulwich
129
Leabrook
61
Population
Dulwich
1,659
Leabrook
1,605
Metric leadDulwich 3Leabrook 62 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Leabrook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.6/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.3 / 1k | 18.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 13 |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 69.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 129 | 61 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 9 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Population | 1,659 | 1,605 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dulwich is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Leabrook is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Dulwich is stronger for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Leabrook answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and tree cover and green space.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Leabrook, while Dulwich remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.