Overall score
Ceres
51.1/100
Waurn Ponds
42.3/100
Ceres vs Waurn Ponds, VIC Suburb Comparison
Ceres for retirees and families; 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
19.7 / 1k
Waurn Ponds
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ceres
17
Waurn Ponds
135
Population
Ceres
266
Waurn Ponds
4,956
Metric leadCeres 6Waurn Ponds 41 tiedacross 11 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 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 | 51.1/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.1/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | — | 18 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 135 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 30 |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Population | 266 | 4,956 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ceres is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban 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, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Waurn Ponds answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Households prioritising schools may find Ceres the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Waurn Ponds.
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.