Overall score
Nambeelup
25.5/100
North Dandalup
36.6/100
North Dandalup for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Nambeelup
25.5/100
North Dandalup
36.6/100
Crime rate
Nambeelup
59.7 / 1k
North Dandalup
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nambeelup
1
North Dandalup
3
Population
Nambeelup
361
North Dandalup
863
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 | Nambeelup | North Dandalup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.5/100 | 36.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.1/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Population | 361 | 863 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Nambeelup is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while North Dandalup is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. North Dandalup sits among greener hillside streets, while Nambeelup keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Nambeelup is stronger for overall desirability; North Dandalup answers with housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Nambeelup generally means more mid-market housing value, while North Dandalup leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer North Dandalup, while Nambeelup remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.