Overall score
Hoddles Creek
43.8/100
Yarra Junction
43.0/100
Hoddles Creek vs Yarra Junction, VIC Suburb Comparison
Hoddles Creek for schools; Yarra Junction for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hoddles CreekYarra Junction
Crime rate
Hoddles Creek
48.4 / 1k
Yarra Junction
65.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hoddles Creek
4
Yarra Junction
20
Population
Hoddles Creek
676
Yarra Junction
2,875
Metric leadHoddles Creek 5Yarra Junction 52 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 retireesYarra Junction
- Best for familiesYarra Junction
- Best for investmentYarra Junction
- Best for best valueYarra Junction
- Best for best schoolsHoddles Creek
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 | Hoddles Creek | Yarra Junction |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.9/100 | 64.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.4 / 1k | 65.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 15 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 86 |
| Green cover | 7.2% | 3.7% |
| Population | 676 | 2,875 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Hoddles Creek is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Yarra Junction is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Hoddles Creek pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Yarra Junction is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability. Hoddles Creek generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Yarra Junction leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Hoddles Creek suits retirees more clearly, whereas Yarra Junction is the stronger match for families, 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.