Overall score
Ardeer
34.4/100
Derrimut
34.5/100
Ardeer vs Derrimut, VIC Suburb Comparison
Ardeer for retirees and families; Derrimut for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ArdeerDerrimut
Crime rate
Ardeer
103.6 / 1k
Derrimut
106.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ardeer
49
Derrimut
89
Population
Ardeer
3,170
Derrimut
8,651
Metric leadArdeer 5Derrimut 71 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 | Derrimut |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.4/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.5/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 103.6 / 1k | 106.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 23 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 89 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 47 |
| Green cover | 17.0% | 4.6% |
| Population | 3,170 | 8,651 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Ardeer is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Derrimut is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Ardeer pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Derrimut is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. Ardeer generally means more approachable housing costs, while Derrimut leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Ardeer the better fit, while retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Derrimut.
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.