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Deer Park vs Derrimut

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 3.5 km apart, on the same open data. Deer Park scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

Deer ParkDerrimut
Active1618
Safety4533
Wealth1278
Value1793
Parks2136
Cafés3941
Transit283
Green space5268
Active & healthy2941
Schools nearby (OSM)368
Median rent$350/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$711,000$825,000
House sales this quarter8029
Population18,1458,651
Full profile Deer Park in full Derrimut in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Deer Park safer than Derrimut?

Deer Park scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Deer Park or Derrimut?

Deer Park has the lower median house price of the two ($711,000 vs $825,000).

Should I live in Deer Park or Derrimut?

Deer Park scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Deer Park or Derrimut.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →