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Dereel vs Scarsdale, VIC suburb comparison

Dereel for families; Scarsdale for retirees and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

DereelScarsdale

Overall score

Dereel

20.4/100

Scarsdale

31.6/100

Crime rate

Dereel

21.4 / 1k

Scarsdale

20.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Dereel

3

Scarsdale

13

Population

Dereel

664

Scarsdale

855

Metric leadDereel 2Scarsdale 8across 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryDereelScarsdale
Overall score20.4/10031.6/100
Housing (desirability)7.8/10035.2/100
Crime rate21.4 / 1k20.0 / 1k
Parks & reserves52
Public transport stops12
Walkability1.5/1003.0/100
Nearby amenities313
Planning activity1129
Population664855
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/103/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Dereel is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Scarsdale is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.

Dereel tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Scarsdale stands out for housing affordability and public transport access.

Dereel suits families more clearly, whereas Scarsdale is the stronger match for retirees and investors.

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