Overall score
Ripponlea
62.2/100
South Melbourne
56.5/100
Ripponlea vs South Melbourne, VIC Suburb Comparison
South Melbourne for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RipponleaSouth Melbourne
Crime rate
Ripponlea
53.6 / 1k
South Melbourne
307.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ripponlea
73
South Melbourne
569
Population
Ripponlea
1,532
South Melbourne
11,548
Metric leadRipponlea 5South Melbourne 62 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 retireesSouth Melbourne
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 | Ripponlea | South Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.2/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.4/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.6 / 1k | 307.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 45 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 73 | 569 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 247 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Population | 1,532 | 11,548 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Ripponlea reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; South Melbourne is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Ripponlea pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas South Melbourne is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Ripponlea suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas South Melbourne is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.