Overall score
Ceres
39.3/100
Waurn Ponds
51.2/100
Ceres vs Waurn Ponds, VIC suburb comparison
Ceres for schools; Waurn Ponds for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CeresWaurn Ponds
Crime rate
Ceres
23.6 / 1k
Waurn Ponds
50.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ceres
17
Waurn Ponds
133
Population
Ceres
266
Waurn Ponds
4,956
Metric leadCeres 3Waurn Ponds 6across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentWaurn Ponds
- Best for best valueWaurn Ponds
- Best for best schoolsCeres
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 | Waurn Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.3/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.6/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.6 / 1k | 50.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | — | 18 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 133 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 30 |
| Population | 266 | 4,956 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ceres is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Waurn Ponds is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Ceres sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Waurn Ponds is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Ceres is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Waurn Ponds answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Households prioritising schools may find Ceres the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Waurn Ponds.