Dulwich vs Leabrook, SA suburb comparison

Dulwich for retirees; Leabrook for investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

DulwichLeabrook

Overall score

Dulwich

53.5/100

Leabrook

52.6/100

Crime rate

Dulwich

27.2 / 1k

Leabrook

21.6 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Dulwich

128

Leabrook

61

Population

Dulwich

1,659

Leabrook

1,605

Metric leadDulwich 5Leabrook 31 tiedacross 9 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.

CategoryDulwichLeabrook
Overall score53.5/10052.6/100
Housing (desirability)16.0/10012.7/100
Crime rate27.2 / 1k21.6 / 1k
Public transport stops1213
Walkability74.0/10069.5/100
Nearby amenities12861
Planning activity128
Population1,6591,605
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

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 and walkability; Leabrook answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.

On balance, retirees are more likely to prefer Dulwich, while Leabrook remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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