Overall score
Aberfeldie
62.4/100
Niddrie
54.7/100
Aberfeldie vs Niddrie, VIC Suburb Comparison
Aberfeldie for retirees; Niddrie for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AberfeldieNiddrie
Crime rate
Aberfeldie
41.7 / 1k
Niddrie
41.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aberfeldie
151
Niddrie
142
Population
Aberfeldie
3,925
Niddrie
5,901
Metric leadAberfeldie 7Niddrie 51 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 best valueNiddrie
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 | Niddrie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.4/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.6/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.7 / 1k | 41.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 33 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 151 | 142 |
| Planning activity | 45 | 84 |
| Green cover | 16.3% | 7.5% |
| Population | 3,925 | 5,901 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Aberfeldie reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Niddrie is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Aberfeldie sits closer to the city centre, whereas Niddrie is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Aberfeldie is stronger for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Niddrie answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Niddrie, while Aberfeldie 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.