Ardeer vs Cairnlea VIC
Two Victoria suburbs, about 2.5 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Ardeer | Cairnlea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,170 | 10,038 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median house price | $680,000 | $932,500 |
| Median unit price | $587,500 | $413,500 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $340 | $400 |
| Owner-occupied | 64% | 84% |
| Family households | 63% | 87% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 2 | 4 |
| Tree canopy | 6% | 3% |
| Population 2011 | 2,823 | 8,839 |
What stands out
Cairnlea's median house price is about 37% above Ardeer's.
Ardeer rents cheaper — $340 vs $400 a week at the census.
Cairnlea ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 4 vs 2).
Growth since 2011: Ardeer +12%, Cairnlea +14%.
In short
On the median house price Ardeer is the cheaper of the two, $680,000 against $932,500. The two sit about 2.5 km apart in a straight line, both in Victoria.
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