Overall score
Dunlop
45.6/100
Evatt
64.0/100
Evatt for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dunlop
45.6/100
Evatt
64.0/100
Crime rate
Dunlop
11.8 / 1k
Evatt
10.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dunlop
134
Evatt
128
Population
Dunlop
7,265
Evatt
5,531
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 | Dunlop | Evatt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.6/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.0/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.8 / 1k | 10.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 134 | 128 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 5 |
| Green cover | 5.4% | 16.8% |
| Population | 7,265 | 5,531 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
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, a calmer planning outlook, and a larger local community; Evatt answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Evatt, while Dunlop 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.