Overall score
Millgrove
34.0/100
Yarra Junction
43.0/100
Millgrove vs Yarra Junction, VIC Suburb Comparison
Millgrove for families; Yarra Junction for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MillgroveYarra Junction
Crime rate
Millgrove
171.6 / 1k
Yarra Junction
65.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Millgrove
40
Yarra Junction
20
Population
Millgrove
1,666
Yarra Junction
2,875
Metric leadMillgrove 3Yarra Junction 91 tiedacross 13 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 familiesMillgrove
- Best for investmentYarra Junction
- Best for best valueYarra Junction
- Best for best schoolsYarra Junction
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 | Millgrove | Yarra Junction |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.0/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.5/100 | 64.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 171.6 / 1k | 65.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 15 |
| Walkability | 11.5/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 86 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Population | 1,666 | 2,875 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Millgrove 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.
Millgrove tends to lead on parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, while Yarra Junction stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yarra Junction, while Millgrove 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.