Overall score
Armadale
58.4/100
South Yarra
65.6/100
Armadale vs South Yarra, VIC suburb comparison
Armadale for families and schools; South Yarra for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ArmadaleSouth Yarra
Crime rate
Armadale
82.9 / 1k
South Yarra
118.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Armadale
196
South Yarra
901
Population
Armadale
9,368
South Yarra
25,028
Metric leadArmadale 2South Yarra 81 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesArmadale
- Best for best valueSouth Yarra
- Best for best schoolsArmadale
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.
| Category | Armadale | South Yarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.4/100 | 65.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 3.9/100 | 6.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 82.9 / 1k | 118.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 14 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 81 | 94 |
| Walkability | 81.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 196 | 901 |
| Planning activity | 243 | 486 |
| Population | 9,368 | 25,028 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Armadale is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and South Yarra is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Armadale pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas South Yarra is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options.
Armadale suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas South Yarra is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.