Overall score
Marbelup
36.7/100
Youngs Siding
35.0/100
Marbelup for retirees; Youngs Siding for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Marbelup
36.7/100
Youngs Siding
35.0/100
Crime rate
Marbelup
50.0 / 1k
Youngs Siding
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marbelup
1
Youngs Siding
2
Population
Marbelup
487
Youngs Siding
314
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 | Marbelup | Youngs Siding |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.7/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.5/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 2 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Population | 487 | 314 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Marbelup is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Youngs Siding is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Marbelup tends to lead on overall desirability, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Youngs Siding stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Marbelup, while Youngs Siding remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.