Overall score
Duns Creek
38.1/100
Wallalong
35.0/100
Duns Creek for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Duns Creek
38.1/100
Wallalong
35.0/100
Crime rate
Duns Creek
45.8 / 1k
Wallalong
95.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Duns Creek
1
Wallalong
13
Population
Duns Creek
582
Wallalong
1,049
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 | Duns Creek | Wallalong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.1/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.0/100 | 83.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.8 / 1k | 95.2 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 14 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 13 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 9 |
| Population | 582 | 1,049 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Duns Creek is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Wallalong is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Duns Creek is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; Wallalong answers with housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Duns Creek if you are weighing investors; lean toward Wallalong for retirees.