Overall score
Stanley
37.6/100
Yackandandah
45.5/100
Stanley vs Yackandandah, VIC suburb comparison
Stanley for families; Yackandandah for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
StanleyYackandandah
Crime rate
Stanley
10.8 / 1k
Yackandandah
14.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Stanley
0
Yackandandah
0
Population
Stanley
371
Yackandandah
2,008
Metric leadStanley 4Yackandandah 41 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesYackandandah
- Best for familiesStanley
- Best for investmentYackandandah
- Best for best valueYackandandah
- Best for best schoolsYackandandah
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 | Stanley | Yackandandah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.6/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.9/100 | 72.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.8 / 1k | 14.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 36 | 106 |
| Population | 371 | 2,008 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Stanley is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Yackandandah is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Stanley tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Yackandandah stands out for housing affordability and walkability. On housing, Stanley sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Yackandandah.
Choose Stanley if you are weighing families; lean toward Yackandandah for investors and value-focused buyers.