Overall score
Dundowran
39.5/100
Eli Waters
45.6/100
Eli Waters for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dundowran
39.5/100
Eli Waters
45.6/100
Crime rate
Dundowran
42.3 / 1k
Eli Waters
42.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dundowran
3
Eli Waters
19
Population
Dundowran
1,085
Eli Waters
3,758
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 | Dundowran | Eli Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.5/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.0/100 | 83.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.3 / 1k | 42.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 19 |
| Population | 1,085 | 3,758 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Dundowran is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Eli Waters is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Dundowran is stronger for a quieter safety profile; Eli Waters answers with housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Dundowran suits retirees more clearly, whereas Eli Waters is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.