Overall score
Dunnstown
56.9/100
Yendon
58.3/100
Dunnstown for investment; Yendon for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dunnstown
56.9/100
Yendon
58.3/100
Crime rate
Dunnstown
37.7 / 1k
Yendon
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dunnstown
7
Yendon
3
Population
Dunnstown
259
Yendon
320
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 | Dunnstown | Yendon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.9/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.8/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.7 / 1k | 18.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 8 |
| Green cover | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| Population | 259 | 320 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Dunnstown is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Yendon is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Dunnstown tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook, while Yendon stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a larger local community.
Retirees, families, and investors may find Dunnstown the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Yendon.
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.