Overall score
Ardeer
34.4/100
Deer Park
39.5/100
Ardeer vs Deer Park, VIC Suburb Comparison
Ardeer for families and schools; Deer Park for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ArdeerDeer Park
Crime rate
Ardeer
103.6 / 1k
Deer Park
80.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ardeer
49
Deer Park
240
Population
Ardeer
3,170
Deer Park
18,145
Metric leadArdeer 3Deer Park 82 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 | Ardeer | Deer Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.4/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.5/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 103.6 / 1k | 80.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 76 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 240 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 31 |
| Green cover | 17.0% | 8.4% |
| Population | 3,170 | 18,145 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Ardeer reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Deer Park is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Ardeer pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook, whereas Deer Park is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Deer Park, while Ardeer 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.