New Farm vs South Yarra suburb comparison (QLD vs VIC)
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | New Farm | South Yarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 67.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 9.7/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 135.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 55 | 96 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 533 | 900 |
| Planning activity | — | 486 |
| Population | 12,197 | 25,028 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNew Farm
- Best for familiesNew Farm
- Best for investmentSouth Yarra
- Best for best schoolsNew Farm
Comparison summary
New Farm and South Yarra offer different strengths across official suburb data. South Yarra leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours South Yarra; Housing (desirability) favours New Farm; Crime rate favours New Farm. Quick verdicts: Retirees → New Farm, Families → New Farm, Investment → South Yarra, Best schools → New Farm.