Overall score
Dutton Park
59.8/100
Yeronga
65.1/100
Dutton Park for schools; Yeronga for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dutton Park
59.8/100
Yeronga
65.1/100
Crime rate
Dutton Park
207.9 / 1k
Yeronga
63.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dutton Park
222
Yeronga
451
Population
Dutton Park
2,134
Yeronga
7,062
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 | Yeronga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.8/100 | 65.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.2/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 207.9 / 1k | 63.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 55 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 222 | 451 |
| Green cover | 14.5% | 19.7% |
| Population | 2,134 | 7,062 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Dutton Park is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Yeronga is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Dutton Park tends to lead on schools and education options, plus walkability, while Yeronga stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Dutton Park if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Yeronga for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.