Overall score
Mount Clarence
47.4/100
Yakamia
50.6/100
Mount Clarence for families and beach lifestyle; Yakamia for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Clarence
47.4/100
Yakamia
50.6/100
Crime rate
Mount Clarence
50.0 / 1k
Yakamia
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Clarence
37
Yakamia
28
Population
Mount Clarence
728
Yakamia
3,025
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 | Mount Clarence | Yakamia |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.4/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.0/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 14 |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 28 |
| Green cover | 1.2% | 24.9% |
| Population | 728 | 3,025 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Mount Clarence is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Yakamia is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace. Mount Clarence leans into coastal living, while Yakamia feels more inland and suburban in character.
Mount Clarence pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Yakamia is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle may find Mount Clarence the better fit, while families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yakamia.
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.