Overall score
Plenty
45.2/100
Yarrambat
41.8/100
Plenty for schools; Yarrambat for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Plenty
45.2/100
Yarrambat
41.8/100
Crime rate
Plenty
50.4 / 1k
Yarrambat
35.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Plenty
128
Yarrambat
26
Population
Plenty
2,575
Yarrambat
1,602
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 | Plenty | Yarrambat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.2/100 | 41.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.4/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.4 / 1k | 35.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 22 |
| Walkability | 17.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 128 | 26 |
| Planning activity | 67 | 53 |
| Population | 2,575 | 1,602 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Plenty reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Yarrambat is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm. Plenty sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Yarrambat is further out with more breathing room.
Plenty tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Yarrambat stands out for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
Households prioritising schools may find Plenty the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Yarrambat.