Overall score
Durack
44.4/100
Richlands
60.5/100
Richlands for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Durack
44.4/100
Richlands
60.5/100
Crime rate
Durack
58.9 / 1k
Richlands
58.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Durack
71
Richlands
131
Population
Durack
7,788
Richlands
5,621
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.
Durack reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Richlands is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Durack pulls ahead on parks and reserves and a larger local community, whereas Richlands is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability. Durack generally means more approachable housing costs, while Richlands leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Richlands, while Durack remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.