Overall score
Aberdeen
48.4/100
Parkville
38.1/100
Aberdeen for retirees and families; Parkville for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Aberdeen
48.4/100
Parkville
38.1/100
Crime rate
Aberdeen
60.0 / 1k
Parkville
66.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aberdeen
55
Parkville
0
Population
Aberdeen
2,051
Parkville
275
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 | Aberdeen | Parkville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.4/100 | 38.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.5/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.0 / 1k | 66.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 120 | 16 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 13 |
| Green cover | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Population | 2,051 | 275 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Aberdeen reads as a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace; Parkville is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Aberdeen sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Parkville is further into the wider countryside.
Aberdeen pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Parkville is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage. Aberdeen generally means more approachable housing costs, while Parkville leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Aberdeen suits families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Parkville is the stronger match for retirees.
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.