Overall score
Pheasants Nest
51.0/100
Yanderra
45.7/100
Pheasants Nest for schools; Yanderra for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Pheasants Nest
51.0/100
Yanderra
45.7/100
Crime rate
Pheasants Nest
44.6 / 1k
Yanderra
43.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pheasants Nest
43
Yanderra
12
Population
Pheasants Nest
716
Yanderra
702
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 | Pheasants Nest | Yanderra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.0/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.4/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.6 / 1k | 43.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 84 | 26 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 12 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 4 |
| Green cover | 11.5% | 18.2% |
| Population | 716 | 702 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 3/10 |
Pheasants Nest is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Yanderra is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Pheasants Nest is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Yanderra answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors may find Pheasants Nest the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yanderra.
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.