Overall score
Kinglake Central
48.5/100
Yea
38.9/100
Kinglake Central for families and investment; Yea for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kinglake Central
48.5/100
Yea
38.9/100
Crime rate
Kinglake Central
56.0 / 1k
Yea
73.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kinglake Central
3
Yea
11
Population
Kinglake Central
413
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 | Kinglake Central | Yea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.5/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.6/100 | 64.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.0 / 1k | 73.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 1 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 35 |
| Green cover | 41.8% | 8.5% |
| Population | 413 | 1,789 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Kinglake Central is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Yea is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Kinglake Central is stronger for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability; Yea answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. On housing, Kinglake Central sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Yea.
Retirees and households prioritising schools may find Kinglake Central the better fit, while families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Yea.
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.