Overall score
Dunlop
54.8/100
Latham
62.8/100
Latham for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dunlop
54.8/100
Latham
62.8/100
Crime rate
Dunlop
11.8 / 1k
Latham
10.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dunlop
131
Latham
89
Population
Dunlop
7,265
Latham
3,767
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; Latham is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Dunlop is stronger for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities; Latham answers with schools and education options and walkability. On housing, Dunlop sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Latham.
Retirees and families may find Dunlop the better fit, while investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Latham.