Overall score
Aberfeldie
62.4/100
Ascot Vale
56.4/100
Aberfeldie vs Ascot Vale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Aberfeldie for retirees and families; Ascot Vale for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AberfeldieAscot Vale
Crime rate
Aberfeldie
41.7 / 1k
Ascot Vale
115.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aberfeldie
151
Ascot Vale
576
Population
Aberfeldie
3,925
Ascot Vale
15,197
Metric leadAberfeldie 6Ascot Vale 61 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAberfeldie
- Best for familiesAberfeldie
- Best for investmentAscot Vale
- Best for best valueAscot Vale
- Best for best schoolsAberfeldie
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 | Aberfeldie | Ascot Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.6/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.7 / 1k | 115.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 74 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 151 | 576 |
| Planning activity | 45 | 219 |
| Green cover | 16.3% | 7.8% |
| Population | 3,925 | 15,197 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Aberfeldie is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Ascot Vale is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Aberfeldie is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Ascot Vale answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Aberfeldie if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Ascot Vale for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.