Overall score
Duncraig
59.0/100
Marmion
52.4/100
Duncraig for retirees and value; Marmion for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Duncraig
59.0/100
Marmion
52.4/100
Crime rate
Duncraig
32.4 / 1k
Marmion
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Duncraig
185
Marmion
52
Population
Duncraig
15,982
Marmion
2,390
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Duncraig | Marmion |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.0/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.1/100 | 46.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 81 | 9 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 185 | 52 |
| Green cover | 11.8% | 8.4% |
| Population | 15,982 | 2,390 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Duncraig is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Marmion is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Marmion leans into coastal living, while Duncraig feels more inland and suburban in character.
Duncraig pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Marmion is the better pick for housing affordability.
Duncraig suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Marmion is the stronger match for families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools.
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.