Ardeer vs Derrimut
The verdict
Ardeer is more affordable, with a median house price of $695K versus $755K in Derrimut. Ardeer rates higher for liveability (86 vs 57). Derrimut rates higher for education (66 vs 60). Derrimut is closer to the coast (8.9 km vs 10.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Derrimut rates higher (82 vs 70/100 in Ardeer).
Scores
| Ardeer | Derrimut | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 59 |
| Transport | 78 | 56 |
| Education | 60 | 66 |
| Liveability | 86 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ardeer | Derrimut | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,170 | 8,651 |
| Median age | 37 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,452 | $2,272 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.8% | 46.3% |
| Born in Australia | 47.3% | 47.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3.6 |
Growth: Ardeer Moderate Growth · Derrimut Moderate Growth
Property
| Ardeer | Derrimut | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $695K | $755K |
| Median unit price | $561K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| 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 | Derrimut | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 221 | 139 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 442 | 566 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 410 | 231 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,823 | 6,751 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ardeer | Derrimut | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 1,023 |
Transport
| Ardeer | Derrimut | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 61 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 790 m | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Ardeer | Derrimut | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 6 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.7 km | 8.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.8 km | 16.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Ardeer | Derrimut | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,170 | 8,651 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,322 | 8,859 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,737 | 10,199 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.18% | 0.60% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ardeer or Derrimut?
Derrimut has the higher residential safety score (Ardeer 70/100 vs Derrimut 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Ardeer or Derrimut?
Ardeer is more affordable, with a median house price of $695K versus $755K.
Which has better schools, Ardeer or Derrimut?
Derrimut has a higher average school ICSEA (Ardeer 992 vs Derrimut 1023; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ardeer or Derrimut?
Ardeer has the higher transport score (Ardeer 78/100 vs Derrimut 56/100).
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