Overall score
Derrimut
34.5/100
Sunshine West
43.6/100
Derrimut vs Sunshine West, VIC Suburb Comparison
Derrimut for families and investment; Sunshine West for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DerrimutSunshine West
Crime rate
Derrimut
106.4 / 1k
Sunshine West
70.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Derrimut
89
Sunshine West
221
Population
Derrimut
8,651
Sunshine West
18,552
Metric leadDerrimut 2Sunshine West 101 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSunshine West
- Best for familiesDerrimut
- Best for investmentDerrimut
- Best for best valueDerrimut
- Best for best schoolsDerrimut
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 | Derrimut | Sunshine West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.5/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.4/100 | 34.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.4 / 1k | 70.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 25 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 91 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 98.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 221 |
| Planning activity | 47 | 44 |
| Green cover | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| Population | 8,651 | 18,552 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Derrimut is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Sunshine West is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Derrimut tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Sunshine West stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. On housing, Derrimut sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Sunshine West.
Households prioritising schools may find Derrimut the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Sunshine West.
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.