Overall score
Dutton Park
50.5/100
West End
67.2/100
Dutton Park for investment; West End for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dutton Park
50.5/100
West End
67.2/100
Crime rate
Dutton Park
127.2 / 1k
West End
67.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dutton Park
182
West End
1,195
Population
Dutton Park
2,134
West End
14,730
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 | West End |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.5/100 | 67.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.2/100 | 14.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.2 / 1k | 67.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 57 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 182 | 1,195 |
| Population | 2,134 | 14,730 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Dutton Park reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; West End is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Dutton Park tends to lead on housing affordability, while West End stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Choose Dutton Park if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward West End for retirees.