Overall score
Dutton Park
50.5/100
East Brisbane
57.9/100
Dutton Park for families and investment; East Brisbane for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dutton Park
50.5/100
East Brisbane
57.9/100
Crime rate
Dutton Park
127.2 / 1k
East Brisbane
69.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dutton Park
182
East Brisbane
208
Population
Dutton Park
2,134
East Brisbane
6,186
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 | Dutton Park | East Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.5/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.2/100 | 24.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.2 / 1k | 69.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 14 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 23 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 182 | 208 |
| Population | 2,134 | 6,186 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Dutton Park reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; East Brisbane is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Dutton Park tends to lead on housing affordability and schools and education options, while East Brisbane stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Families and investors may find Dutton Park the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer East Brisbane.