Overall score
Dunlop
45.6/100
Fraser
52.4/100
Fraser for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dunlop
45.6/100
Fraser
52.4/100
Crime rate
Dunlop
11.8 / 1k
Fraser
9.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dunlop
134
Fraser
77
Population
Dunlop
7,265
Fraser
2,126
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 | Fraser |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.6/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.0/100 | 56.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.8 / 1k | 9.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 134 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 4 |
| Green cover | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| Population | 7,265 | 2,126 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Dunlop reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Fraser is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Dunlop is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, overall desirability, and a larger local community; Fraser answers with a quieter safety profile, walkability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Investors may find Dunlop the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Fraser.
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.