Ardeer vs Cairnlea, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ardeer | Cairnlea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.1/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.2/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.6 / 1k | 47.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 15 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 84.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 133 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 1 |
| Population | 3,170 | 10,038 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Ardeer and Cairnlea offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cairnlea leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cairnlea; Housing (desirability) favours Ardeer; Crime rate favours Cairnlea. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Cairnlea, Families → Cairnlea, Investment → Ardeer, Best value → Cairnlea.