Airport West vs Strathmore, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Airport West | Strathmore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.4/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.9/100 | 29.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 134.6 / 1k | 41.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 49 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 226 | 300 |
| Planning activity | 135 | 92 |
| Population | 8,173 | 8,980 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesStrathmore
- Best for familiesStrathmore
- Best for investmentAirport West
- Best for best valueAirport West
Comparison summary
Airport West and Strathmore (Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Strathmore (Vic.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Airport West; Housing (desirability) favours Airport West; Crime rate favours Strathmore (Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Strathmore (Vic.), Families → Strathmore (Vic.), Investment → Airport West, Best value → Airport West.