Overall score
Ceres
39.3/100
Wandana Heights
52.5/100
Ceres vs Wandana Heights, VIC suburb comparison
Wandana Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CeresWandana Heights
Crime rate
Ceres
23.6 / 1k
Wandana Heights
12.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ceres
17
Wandana Heights
116
Population
Ceres
266
Wandana Heights
2,195
Metric leadCeres 1Wandana Heights 72 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWandana Heights
- Best for familiesWandana Heights
- 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 | 39.3/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.6/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.6 / 1k | 12.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 116 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 14 |
| Population | 266 | 2,195 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ceres is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday 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 quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Wandana Heights stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wandana Heights, while Ceres remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.