Overall score
Catani
38.7/100
Yannathan
43.3/100
Catani for families; Yannathan for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Catani
38.7/100
Yannathan
43.3/100
Crime rate
Catani
34.6 / 1k
Yannathan
37.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Catani
3
Yannathan
1
Population
Catani
297
Yannathan
272
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 | Catani | Yannathan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.7/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.2/100 | 60.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.6 / 1k | 37.7 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 6 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Population | 297 | 272 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Catani is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Yannathan is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Catani is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community; Yannathan answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. On housing, Catani sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Yannathan.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Yannathan, while Catani remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.