Garfield vs Yannathan, VIC suburb comparison

Garfield for investment and schools; Yannathan for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

GarfieldYannathan

Overall score

Garfield

49.4/100

Yannathan

44.8/100

Crime rate

Garfield

41.8 / 1k

Yannathan

22.6 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Garfield

42

Yannathan

0

Population

Garfield

2,114

Yannathan

272

Metric leadGarfield 4Yannathan 41 tiedacross 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryGarfieldYannathan
Overall score49.4/10044.8/100
Housing (desirability)70.4/10091.7/100
Crime rate41.8 / 1k22.6 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves11
Public transport stops5
Walkability32.5/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities420
Planning activity436
Population2,114272
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/107/10

Comparison summary

Garfield reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Yannathan is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Garfield sits among greener hillside streets, while Yannathan keeps a flatter suburban layout.

Garfield pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Yannathan is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Garfield suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Yannathan is the stronger match for retirees and families.

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