Overall score
Dora Creek
35.1/100
Yarrawonga Park
30.2/100
Dora Creek vs Yarrawonga Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Dora Creek for retirees and families; Yarrawonga Park for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dora CreekYarrawonga Park
Crime rate
Dora Creek
76.6 / 1k
Yarrawonga Park
75.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dora Creek
35
Yarrawonga Park
5
Population
Dora Creek
1,739
Yarrawonga Park
390
Metric leadDora Creek 7Yarrawonga Park 23 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDora Creek
- Best for familiesDora Creek
- Best for investmentYarrawonga Park
- Best for best valueDora Creek
- Best for best schoolsYarrawonga Park
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 | Dora Creek | Yarrawonga Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 30.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.6 / 1k | 75.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 4 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 36 | 3 |
| Green cover | 8.9% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,739 | 390 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Dora Creek reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Yarrawonga Park is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Dora Creek tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, while Yarrawonga Park stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Dora Creek the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yarrawonga Park.
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.