Overall score
One Tree Hill
41.0/100
Yattalunga
39.9/100
One Tree Hill for investment and schools; Yattalunga for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
One Tree Hill
41.0/100
Yattalunga
39.9/100
Crime rate
One Tree Hill
43.7 / 1k
Yattalunga
18.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
One Tree Hill
4
Yattalunga
1
Population
One Tree Hill
1,043
Yattalunga
319
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 | One Tree Hill | Yattalunga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.0/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.3/100 | 70.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.7 / 1k | 18.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 2 |
| Population | 1,043 | 319 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
One Tree Hill is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Yattalunga is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, One Tree Hill is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities and overall desirability; Yattalunga answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Investors and households prioritising schools may find One Tree Hill the better fit, while retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Yattalunga.