Dunlop vs Evatt, ACT suburb comparison

Evatt for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

DunlopEvatt

Overall score

Dunlop

54.8/100

Evatt

71.0/100

Crime rate

Dunlop

11.8 / 1k

Evatt

10.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Dunlop

131

Evatt

120

Population

Dunlop

7,265

Evatt

5,531

Metric leadDunlop 2Evatt 52 tiedacross 9 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.

CategoryDunlopEvatt
Overall score54.8/10071.0/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10076.0/100
Crime rate11.8 / 1k10.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools25
Walkability32.0/10078.0/100
Nearby amenities131120
Planning activity33
Population7,2655,531
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)9/1010/10

Comparison summary

Dunlop is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Evatt is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Dunlop sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Evatt is closer to the city centre.

On the data, Dunlop is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook; Evatt answers with a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Evatt, while Dunlop remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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