Overall score
Invermay Park
57.9/100
Wendouree
46.4/100
Invermay Park for families and investment; Wendouree for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Invermay Park
57.9/100
Wendouree
46.4/100
Crime rate
Invermay Park
56.4 / 1k
Wendouree
213.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Invermay Park
38
Wendouree
656
Population
Invermay Park
1,692
Wendouree
10,376
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 | Invermay Park | Wendouree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.9/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.5/100 | 78.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.4 / 1k | 213.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 95 |
| Walkability | 24.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 656 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 104 |
| Green cover | 7.4% | 3.7% |
| Population | 1,692 | 10,376 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Invermay Park reads as a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace; Wendouree is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Invermay Park tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Wendouree stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access. Invermay Park generally means more approachable mid-market housing, while Wendouree leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Invermay Park suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Wendouree is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.