Overall score
Footscray
58.2/100
Yarraville
63.7/100
Footscray vs Yarraville, VIC Suburb Comparison
Yarraville for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FootscrayYarraville
Crime rate
Footscray
208.5 / 1k
Yarraville
69.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Footscray
1,246
Yarraville
592
Population
Footscray
17,131
Yarraville
15,636
Metric leadFootscray 4Yarraville 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesYarraville
- Best for investmentYarraville
- Best for best valueYarraville
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 | Footscray | Yarraville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.2/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.3/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 208.5 / 1k | 69.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 223 | 97 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,246 | 592 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 64 |
| Green cover | 10.8% | 11.8% |
| Population | 17,131 | 15,636 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Footscray is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Yarraville is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Footscray pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Yarraville is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options. Footscray generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Yarraville leans toward more sought-after housing.
Households prioritising schools may find Footscray the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Yarraville.
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.