Overall score
Dunsborough
47.9/100
Quindalup
37.9/100
Dunsborough for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dunsborough
47.9/100
Quindalup
37.9/100
Crime rate
Dunsborough
48.2 / 1k
Quindalup
48.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dunsborough
56
Quindalup
3
Population
Dunsborough
6,413
Quindalup
1,488
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 | Dunsborough | Quindalup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.9/100 | 37.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 48.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 61 | 18 |
| Walkability | 69.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Population | 6,413 | 1,488 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Dunsborough is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Quindalup is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
On the data, Dunsborough is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Quindalup answers with easy access to the coast and improving crime trends.
On balance, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Dunsborough, while Quindalup remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.