Overall score
Dunsborough
47.9/100
Quedjinup
39.2/100
Dunsborough vs Quedjinup, WA Suburb Comparison
Dunsborough for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DunsboroughQuedjinup
Crime rate
Dunsborough
49.7 / 1k
Quedjinup
49.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dunsborough
56
Quedjinup
3
Population
Dunsborough
6,413
Quedjinup
420
Metric leadDunsborough 7Quedjinup 22 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesDunsborough
- Best for beach lifestyleDunsborough
- Best for best valueDunsborough
- Best for best schoolsDunsborough
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Dunsborough | Quedjinup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.9/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.7 / 1k | 49.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 61 | 3 |
| Walkability | 69.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 6,413 | 420 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Dunsborough is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Quedjinup is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Dunsborough leans into coastal living, while Quedjinup feels more inland and suburban in character.
Dunsborough pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Quedjinup is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Dunsborough the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Quedjinup.
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.