Overall score
Glenburn
49.8/100
Yea
38.9/100
Glenburn for retirees and schools; Yea for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Glenburn
49.8/100
Yea
38.9/100
Crime rate
Glenburn
39.0 / 1k
Yea
73.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenburn
4
Yea
11
Population
Glenburn
443
Yea
1,789
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Glenburn | Yea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.9/100 | 64.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.0 / 1k | 73.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 35 |
| Green cover | 28.6% | 8.5% |
| Population | 443 | 1,789 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Glenburn reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Yea is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Glenburn sits among greener hillside streets, while Yea keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Glenburn is stronger for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Yea answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities. Glenburn generally means more mid-market housing value, while Yea leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Glenburn suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Yea is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.