Overall score
Dunkeld
48.2/100
Hamilton
51.4/100
Dunkeld vs Hamilton, VIC Suburb Comparison
Dunkeld for families and schools; Hamilton for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DunkeldHamilton
Crime rate
Dunkeld
13.3 / 1k
Hamilton
112.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dunkeld
7
Hamilton
312
Population
Dunkeld
688
Hamilton
10,346
Metric leadDunkeld 3Hamilton 91 tiedacross 13 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 | Dunkeld | Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.2/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.1/100 | 69.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.3 / 1k | 112.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 73 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 312 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 20 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Population | 688 | 10,346 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dunkeld is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Hamilton is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace. Dunkeld sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Hamilton is more regionally self-contained.
Dunkeld pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Hamilton is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. On housing, Dunkeld sits in a approachable band, compared with a affordable feel in Hamilton.
Choose Dunkeld if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Hamilton for investors, value-focused buyers, 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.