Ceres vs Waurn Ponds, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ceres | Waurn Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.5/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.6/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.6 / 1k | 54.3 / 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesCeres
- Best for investmentWaurn Ponds
- Best for best valueWaurn Ponds
- Best for best schoolsCeres
Comparison summary
Ceres and Waurn Ponds offer different strengths across official suburb data. Waurn Ponds leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Waurn Ponds; Housing (desirability) favours Waurn Ponds; Crime rate favours Ceres. Quick verdicts: Families → Ceres, Investment → Waurn Ponds, Best value → Waurn Ponds, Best schools → Ceres.