Overall score
Footscray
70.4/100
Yarraville
72.1/100
Footscray vs Yarraville, VIC suburb comparison
Footscray for schools; Yarraville for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FootscrayYarraville
Crime rate
Footscray
209.1 / 1k
Yarraville
70.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Footscray
1,215
Yarraville
582
Population
Footscray
17,131
Yarraville
15,636
Metric leadFootscray 4Yarraville 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 retireesYarraville
- Best for best schoolsFootscray
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 | 70.4/100 | 72.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.7/100 | 29.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 209.1 / 1k | 70.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 223 | 97 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,215 | 582 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 64 |
| 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 and public transport access, whereas Yarraville is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Footscray generally means more mid-market housing value, 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.