Overall score
Mount Taylor
34.6/100
Wy Yung
43.5/100
Mount Taylor vs Wy Yung, VIC suburb comparison
Wy Yung for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount TaylorWy Yung
Crime rate
Mount Taylor
8.7 / 1k
Wy Yung
50.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Taylor
0
Wy Yung
3
Population
Mount Taylor
330
Wy Yung
1,940
Metric leadMount Taylor 2Wy Yung 61 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Mount Taylor | Wy Yung |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.6/100 | 43.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.3/100 | 79.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.7 / 1k | 50.1 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 5 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 38 |
| Population | 330 | 1,940 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mount Taylor is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Wy Yung is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Mount Taylor sits among greener hillside streets, while Wy Yung keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Taylor tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Wy Yung stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wy Yung, while Mount Taylor remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.