Overall score
Ceres
51.1/100
Wandana Heights
51.2/100
Ceres vs Wandana Heights, VIC Suburb Comparison
Ceres for retirees and families; Wandana Heights for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CeresWandana Heights
Crime rate
Ceres
19.7 / 1k
Wandana Heights
18.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ceres
17
Wandana Heights
118
Population
Ceres
266
Wandana Heights
2,195
Metric leadCeres 2Wandana Heights 73 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCeres
- Best for familiesCeres
- Best for investmentWandana Heights
- Best for best valueWandana Heights
- Best for best schoolsWandana Heights
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 | Ceres | Wandana Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.1/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.1/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.7 / 1k | 18.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 118 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 14 |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 2.9% |
| Population | 266 | 2,195 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ceres is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Wandana Heights is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Wandana Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Ceres keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Ceres tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook, while Wandana Heights stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wandana Heights, while Ceres 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.