Derrimut vs Sunshine West, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Derrimut | Sunshine West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 67.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.0/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 98.4 / 1k | 68.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 25 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 91 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 98.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 76 | 196 |
| Planning activity | 47 | 44 |
| Population | 8,651 | 18,552 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesSunshine West
- Best for best schoolsDerrimut
Comparison summary
Derrimut and Sunshine West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Sunshine West leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Sunshine West; Housing (desirability) favours Derrimut; Crime rate favours Sunshine West. Quick verdicts: Families → Sunshine West, Best schools → Derrimut.