Overall score
Dwellingup
39.4/100
North Dandalup
36.6/100
Dwellingup vs North Dandalup, WA Suburb Comparison
Dwellingup for retirees and investment; North Dandalup for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DwellingupNorth Dandalup
Crime rate
Dwellingup
59.7 / 1k
North Dandalup
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dwellingup
6
North Dandalup
3
Population
Dwellingup
524
North Dandalup
863
Metric leadDwellingup 5North Dandalup 32 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDwellingup
- Best for familiesNorth Dandalup
- Best for investmentDwellingup
- Best for best valueNorth Dandalup
- Best for best schoolsDwellingup
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Dwellingup | North Dandalup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.4/100 | 36.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.2/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 3 |
| Green cover | 79.6% | 4.2% |
| Population | 524 | 863 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Dwellingup reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; North Dandalup is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. North Dandalup sits among greener hillside streets, while Dwellingup keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Dwellingup tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, while North Dandalup stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and overall desirability. Dwellingup generally means more approachable housing costs, while North Dandalup leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Choose Dwellingup if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward North Dandalup for retirees, families, 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.