Overall score
Dixons Creek
52.0/100
Yarra Glen
54.9/100
Dixons Creek vs Yarra Glen, VIC Suburb Comparison
Dixons Creek for schools; Yarra Glen for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dixons CreekYarra Glen
Crime rate
Dixons Creek
23.7 / 1k
Yarra Glen
33.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dixons Creek
3
Yarra Glen
77
Population
Dixons Creek
344
Yarra Glen
3,012
Metric leadDixons Creek 4Yarra Glen 61 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 retireesYarra Glen
- Best for familiesYarra Glen
- Best for investmentYarra Glen
- Best for best valueYarra Glen
- Best for best schoolsDixons 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 | Dixons Creek | Yarra Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.0/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.4/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.7 / 1k | 33.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 61 |
| Green cover | 16.4% | 6.1% |
| Population | 344 | 3,012 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Dixons Creek is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Yarra Glen is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Dixons Creek sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Yarra Glen is within day-trip reach of the capital.
On the data, Dixons Creek is stronger for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Yarra Glen answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. On housing, Dixons Creek sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Yarra Glen.
Families may find Dixons Creek the better fit, while retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yarra Glen.
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.