Overall score
Navigators
34.3/100
Yendon
35.3/100
Yendon for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Navigators
34.3/100
Yendon
35.3/100
Crime rate
Navigators
53.2 / 1k
Yendon
27.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Navigators
6
Yendon
3
Population
Navigators
276
Yendon
320
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 | Navigators | Yendon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.3/100 | 35.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.8/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.2 / 1k | 27.5 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 8 |
| Population | 276 | 320 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Navigators reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Yendon is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Navigators pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Yendon is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Navigators sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Yendon.
Navigators suits retirees more clearly, whereas Yendon is the stronger match for families and investors.