Overall score
Dunlop
54.8/100
Fraser
50.8/100
Dunlop for investment; Fraser for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dunlop
54.8/100
Fraser
50.8/100
Crime rate
Dunlop
11.8 / 1k
Fraser
9.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dunlop
131
Fraser
76
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.
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 a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities; Fraser answers with walkability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Dunlop, while Fraser remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.