Overall score
Hopetoun Park
46.5/100
Merrimu
35.0/100
Hopetoun Park vs Merrimu, VIC Suburb Comparison
Hopetoun Park for retirees and families; Merrimu for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hopetoun ParkMerrimu
Crime rate
Hopetoun Park
33.8 / 1k
Merrimu
66.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hopetoun Park
7
Merrimu
0
Population
Hopetoun Park
914
Merrimu
397
Metric leadHopetoun Park 7Merrimu 12 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHopetoun Park
- Best for familiesHopetoun Park
- Best for investmentHopetoun Park
- Best for best valueHopetoun Park
- Best for best schoolsMerrimu
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 | Hopetoun Park | Merrimu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.5/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.9/100 | 31.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.8 / 1k | 66.2 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 11 |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Population | 914 | 397 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Hopetoun Park is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Merrimu is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Hopetoun Park sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Merrimu is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Hopetoun Park is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities; Merrimu answers with a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Hopetoun Park, while Merrimu 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.