Deer Park vs Derrimut
The verdict
Deer Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $638K versus $755K in Derrimut. Deer Park rates higher for transport (93 vs 56). Derrimut rates higher for education (66 vs 57). Derrimut is closer to the coast (8.9 km vs 12.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Derrimut rates higher (82 vs 72/100 in Deer Park).
Scores
| Deer Park | Derrimut | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 59 |
| Transport | 93 | 56 |
| Education | 57 | 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
| Deer Park | Derrimut | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,145 | 8,651 |
| Median age | 35 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,456 | $2,272 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.6% | 46.3% |
| Born in Australia | 42.4% | 47.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.6 |
Growth: Deer Park Moderate Growth · Derrimut Moderate Growth
Property
| Deer Park | Derrimut | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $638K | $755K |
| Median unit price | $490K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 2.3% | 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
| Deer Park | Derrimut | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 259 | 139 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 386 | 566 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 468 | 231 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,605 | 6,751 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Deer Park | Derrimut | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 1,023 |
See the full school list on each profile: Deer Park · Derrimut
Transport
| Deer Park | Derrimut | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 56 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 70 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 61 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 880 m | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Deer Park | 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 | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 6 |
| Parks | 19 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.2 km | 8.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.5 km | 16.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Deer Park | Derrimut | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,145 | 8,651 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,293 | 8,859 |
| Projected 2041 | 21,391 | 10,199 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.20% | 0.60% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Deer Park or Derrimut?
Derrimut has the higher residential safety score (Deer Park 72/100 vs Derrimut 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Deer Park or Derrimut?
Deer Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $638K versus $755K.
Which has better schools, Deer Park or Derrimut?
Derrimut has a higher average school ICSEA (Deer Park 975 vs Derrimut 1023; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Deer Park or Derrimut?
Deer Park has the higher transport score (Deer Park 93/100 vs Derrimut 56/100).
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