Overall score
Dunkeld
48.2/100
Penshurst
46.6/100
Dunkeld vs Penshurst, VIC Suburb Comparison
Dunkeld for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DunkeldPenshurst
Crime rate
Dunkeld
13.3 / 1k
Penshurst
16.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dunkeld
7
Penshurst
4
Population
Dunkeld
688
Penshurst
677
Metric leadDunkeld 7Penshurst 41 tiedacross 12 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 | Penshurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.2/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.1/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.3 / 1k | 16.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 9 | — |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Population | 688 | 677 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Dunkeld reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Penshurst is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Dunkeld is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities; Penshurst answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Dunkeld sits in a approachable band, compared with a affordable feel in Penshurst.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Dunkeld, while Penshurst remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.