Overall score
Sefton
42.7/100
Yagoona
47.6/100
Sefton vs Yagoona, NSW Suburb Comparison
Yagoona for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SeftonYagoona
Crime rate
Sefton
57.9 / 1k
Yagoona
44.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Sefton
73
Yagoona
174
Population
Sefton
6,300
Yagoona
19,651
Metric leadSefton 1Yagoona 93 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Sefton | Yagoona |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.7/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.1/100 | 28.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.9 / 1k | 44.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 77 | 191 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 73 | 174 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 13 |
| Green cover | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Population | 6,300 | 19,651 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Sefton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Yagoona is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Sefton tends to lead on schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook, while Yagoona stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yagoona, while Sefton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.