Overall score
Steels Creek
59.1/100
Yarra Glen
54.9/100
Steels Creek vs Yarra Glen, VIC Suburb Comparison
Steels Creek for retirees and schools; Yarra Glen for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Steels CreekYarra Glen
Crime rate
Steels Creek
19.8 / 1k
Yarra Glen
33.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Steels Creek
9
Yarra Glen
77
Population
Steels Creek
276
Yarra Glen
3,012
Metric leadSteels Creek 5Yarra Glen 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSteels Creek
- Best for familiesYarra Glen
- Best for investmentYarra Glen
- Best for best valueYarra Glen
- Best for best schoolsSteels Creek
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 | Steels Creek | Yarra Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.1/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.8/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.8 / 1k | 33.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 61 |
| Green cover | 54.5% | 6.1% |
| Population | 276 | 3,012 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Steels Creek is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Yarra Glen is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Steels Creek sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Yarra Glen is within day-trip reach of the capital.
On the data, Steels Creek is stronger for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Yarra Glen answers with housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Steels Creek sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Yarra Glen.
Retirees and families may find Steels Creek the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yarra Glen.
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.