Overall score
Ardmona
25.8/100
Shepparton North
44.4/100
Shepparton North for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ardmona
25.8/100
Shepparton North
44.4/100
Crime rate
Ardmona
119.7 / 1k
Shepparton North
48.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ardmona
4
Shepparton North
1
Population
Ardmona
497
Shepparton North
2,048
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ardmona | Shepparton North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.8/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.8/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.7 / 1k | 48.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.6/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 19 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Population | 497 | 2,048 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Ardmona reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Shepparton North is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Ardmona tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus a calmer planning outlook, while Shepparton North stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability. On housing, Ardmona sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Shepparton North.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Shepparton North, 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.