Overall score
Albanvale
36.4/100
Deer Park
39.5/100
Albanvale vs Deer Park, VIC Suburb Comparison
Albanvale for families; Deer Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlbanvaleDeer Park
Crime rate
Albanvale
45.4 / 1k
Deer Park
80.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albanvale
44
Deer Park
240
Population
Albanvale
5,641
Deer Park
18,145
Metric leadAlbanvale 4Deer Park 81 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Albanvale | Deer Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.4/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.6/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.4 / 1k | 80.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 76 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 240 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 31 |
| Green cover | 16.4% | 8.4% |
| Population | 5,641 | 18,145 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Albanvale is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and Deer Park is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Albanvale tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Deer Park stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Albanvale if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Deer Park 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.