Overall score
Aldavilla
32.9/100
Yarravel
27.2/100
Aldavilla for schools; Yarravel for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Aldavilla
32.9/100
Yarravel
27.2/100
Crime rate
Aldavilla
163.9 / 1k
Yarravel
164.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldavilla
8
Yarravel
0
Population
Aldavilla
1,443
Yarravel
1,182
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Aldavilla | Yarravel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.9/100 | 27.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.5/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 163.9 / 1k | 164.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 36 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,443 | 1,182 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Aldavilla is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Yarravel is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Aldavilla is stronger for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Yarravel answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Families may find Aldavilla the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yarravel.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.