Overall score
Gormandale
29.6/100
Yarram
36.0/100
Gormandale vs Yarram, VIC suburb comparison
Gormandale for investment and value; Yarram for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GormandaleYarram
Crime rate
Gormandale
117.4 / 1k
Yarram
117.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gormandale
11
Yarram
0
Population
Gormandale
324
Yarram
2,136
Metric leadGormandale 5Yarram 5across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesYarram
- Best for familiesYarram
- 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 | 29.6/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 117.4 / 1k | 117.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 10 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Yarram is the better pick for schools and education options and public transport access. 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 families and households prioritising schools.