Alexandra vs Yea, VIC suburb comparison

Alexandra for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

AlexandraYea

Overall score

Alexandra

37.8/100

Yea

39.6/100

Crime rate

Alexandra

59.1 / 1k

Yea

77.9 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Alexandra

0

Yea

0

Population

Alexandra

2,801

Yea

1,789

Metric leadAlexandra 6Yea 23 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryAlexandraYea
Overall score37.8/10039.6/100
Housing (desirability)72.6/10067.7/100
Crime rate59.1 / 1k77.9 / 1k
Schools & preschools33
Parks & reserves46
Public transport stops41
Walkability6.0/1001.5/100
Nearby amenities00
Planning activity2935
Population2,8011,789
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/103/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Alexandra is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, and Yea is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.

Alexandra pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Yea is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.

On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Alexandra, while Yea remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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