Overall score
Dundowran
33.7/100
Urraween
43.3/100
Dundowran for value; Urraween for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dundowran
33.7/100
Urraween
43.3/100
Crime rate
Dundowran
69.8 / 1k
Urraween
70.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dundowran
4
Urraween
79
Population
Dundowran
1,085
Urraween
7,951
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 | Urraween |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.7/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.0/100 | 63.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.8 / 1k | 70.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 79 |
| Green cover | 8.6% | 7.8% |
| Population | 1,085 | 7,951 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Dundowran is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Urraween is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Dundowran is stronger for housing affordability; Urraween answers with a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Dundowran generally means more approachable housing costs, while Urraween leans toward more sought-after housing.
Dundowran suits investors more clearly, whereas Urraween is the stronger match for 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.