Overall score
Deloraine
56.0/100
Meander
38.5/100
Deloraine for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Deloraine
56.0/100
Meander
38.5/100
Crime rate
Deloraine
18.3 / 1k
Meander
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Deloraine
89
Meander
5
Population
Deloraine
3,035
Meander
337
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 | Deloraine | Meander |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.0/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.5/100 | 67.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.3 / 1k | 18.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | — |
| Walkability | 70.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 5 |
| Green cover | 11.4% | 0.8% |
| Population | 3,035 | 337 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Deloraine is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Meander is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Deloraine is stronger for parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Meander answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Deloraine, while Meander remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.