Ardeer vs Deer Park
The verdict
Deer Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $638K versus $695K in Ardeer. Deer Park rates higher for transport (93 vs 78). Ardeer is closer to the coast (10.7 km vs 12.2 km).
Scores
| Ardeer | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 80 |
| Transport | 78 | 93 |
| Education | 60 | 57 |
| Liveability | 86 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ardeer | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,170 | 18,145 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,452 | $1,456 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| Born in Australia | 47.3% | 42.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Ardeer Moderate Growth · Deer Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Ardeer | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $695K | $638K |
| Median unit price | $561K | $490K |
| House price YoY | 12.6% | 2.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ardeer | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 221 | 259 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 442 | 386 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 410 | 468 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,823 | 5,605 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ardeer | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 975 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ardeer · Deer Park
Transport
| Ardeer | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 790 m | 880 m |
Liveability
| Ardeer | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 20 |
| Parks | 6 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.7 km | 12.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.8 km | 17.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Ardeer | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,170 | 18,145 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,322 | 18,293 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,737 | 21,391 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.18% | 0.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ardeer or Deer Park?
Deer Park has the higher residential safety score (Ardeer 70/100 vs Deer Park 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Ardeer or Deer Park?
Deer Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $638K versus $695K.
Which has better schools, Ardeer or Deer Park?
Ardeer has a higher average school ICSEA (Ardeer 992 vs Deer Park 975; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ardeer or Deer Park?
Deer Park has the higher transport score (Ardeer 78/100 vs Deer Park 93/100).
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