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Doonside vs Minchinbury

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 4.7 km apart, on the same open data. Doonside scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

DoonsideMinchinbury
Active5336
Safety1617
Wealth1447
Value6683
Parks5358
Cafés3613
Transit3018
Green space6945
Active & healthy6145
Schools nearby (OSM)6638
Median rent$350/wk $450/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,099,000$980,000
House sales this quarter32102
Population13,6145,778
Full profile Doonside in full Minchinbury in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Doonside safer than Minchinbury?

Minchinbury scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Doonside or Minchinbury?

Minchinbury has the lower median house price of the two ($980,000 vs $1,099,000).

Should I live in Doonside or Minchinbury?

Doonside scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Doonside or Minchinbury.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →