Overall score
Ardeer
34.4/100
Sunshine West
43.6/100
Ardeer vs Sunshine West, VIC Suburb Comparison
Ardeer for families and investment; Sunshine West for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ArdeerSunshine West
Crime rate
Ardeer
103.6 / 1k
Sunshine West
70.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ardeer
49
Sunshine West
221
Population
Ardeer
3,170
Sunshine West
18,552
Metric leadArdeer 3Sunshine West 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)
- Best for retireesSunshine West
- Best for familiesArdeer
- Best for investmentArdeer
- Best for best schoolsArdeer
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 | Sunshine West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.4/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.5/100 | 34.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 103.6 / 1k | 70.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 25 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 91 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 98.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 221 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 44 |
| Green cover | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Population | 3,170 | 18,552 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Ardeer is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Sunshine West is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Ardeer is stronger for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook; Sunshine West answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Ardeer if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Sunshine West for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.