Overall score
Ardmona
25.8/100
Merrigum
33.5/100
Ardmona vs Merrigum, VIC Suburb Comparison
Merrigum for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ArdmonaMerrigum
Crime rate
Ardmona
119.7 / 1k
Merrigum
46.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ardmona
4
Merrigum
2
Population
Ardmona
497
Merrigum
679
Metric leadArdmona 4Merrigum 53 tiedacross 12 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 | Ardmona | Merrigum |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.8/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.8/100 | 58.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.7 / 1k | 46.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.6/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 20 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Population | 497 | 679 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ardmona is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Merrigum is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Ardmona is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Merrigum answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Merrigum, while Ardmona 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.