Overall score
Gormandale
41.4/100
Yarram
35.5/100
Gormandale vs Yarram, VIC Suburb Comparison
Gormandale for retirees and families; Yarram for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GormandaleYarram
Crime rate
Gormandale
121.0 / 1k
Yarram
100.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gormandale
12
Yarram
7
Population
Gormandale
324
Yarram
2,136
Metric leadGormandale 6Yarram 51 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGormandale
- Best for familiesGormandale
- Best for investmentGormandale
- Best for best valueGormandale
- Best for best schoolsYarram
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 | Gormandale | Yarram |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.4/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 121.0 / 1k | 100.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 10 |
| Green cover | 50.7% | 1.3% |
| Population | 324 | 2,136 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gormandale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Yarram is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Gormandale pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Yarram is the better pick for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability. On housing, Gormandale sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Yarram.
Gormandale suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Yarram is the stronger match for retirees, families, 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.