Overall score
Chum Creek
51.1/100
Yarra Glen
53.9/100
Chum Creek vs Yarra Glen, VIC suburb comparison
Chum Creek for families and value; Yarra Glen for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chum CreekYarra Glen
Crime rate
Chum Creek
8.3 / 1k
Yarra Glen
32.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chum Creek
5
Yarra Glen
69
Population
Chum Creek
981
Yarra Glen
3,012
Metric leadChum Creek 3Yarra Glen 52 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesChum Creek
- Best for investmentYarra Glen
- Best for best valueChum Creek
- Best for best schoolsChum Creek
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 | Chum Creek | Yarra Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.1/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.8/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.3 / 1k | 32.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 69 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 61 |
| Population | 981 | 3,012 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chum Creek is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Yarra Glen is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Chum Creek sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Yarra Glen is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Chum Creek tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Yarra Glen stands out for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Families and value-focused buyers may find Chum Creek the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Yarra Glen.