Footscray vs Yarraville, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Footscray | Yarraville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.3/100 | 71.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.7/100 | 29.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 257.3 / 1k | 73.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 227 | 98 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,212 | 582 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 64 |
| Population | 17,131 | 15,636 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesYarraville
- Best for best schoolsFootscray
Comparison summary
Footscray and Yarraville offer different strengths across official suburb data. Footscray leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Yarraville; Housing (desirability) favours Yarraville; Crime rate favours Yarraville. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Yarraville, Investment → Yarraville, Best value → Yarraville, Best schools → Footscray.