Overall score
Deer Park
39.5/100
Derrimut
34.5/100
Deer Park for retirees and value; Derrimut for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Deer Park
39.5/100
Derrimut
34.5/100
Crime rate
Deer Park
80.0 / 1k
Derrimut
106.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Deer Park
240
Derrimut
89
Population
Deer Park
18,145
Derrimut
8,651
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Deer Park | Derrimut |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.5/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.0 / 1k | 106.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 76 | 23 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 240 | 89 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 47 |
| Green cover | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Population | 18,145 | 8,651 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Deer Park reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Derrimut is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Deer Park pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Derrimut is the better pick for parks and reserves, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage. Deer Park generally means more approachable housing costs, while Derrimut leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Deer Park the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Derrimut.
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.