Overall score
Steels Creek
47.9/100
Yarra Glen
53.9/100
Steels Creek vs Yarra Glen, VIC suburb comparison
Steels Creek for retirees and families; Yarra Glen for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Steels CreekYarra Glen
Crime rate
Steels Creek
13.2 / 1k
Yarra Glen
32.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Steels Creek
8
Yarra Glen
69
Population
Steels Creek
276
Yarra Glen
3,012
Metric leadSteels Creek 3Yarra Glen 51 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 retireesSteels Creek
- Best for familiesSteels Creek
- Best for investmentYarra Glen
- Best for best valueYarra Glen
- Best for best schoolsYarra Glen
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 | 47.9/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.9/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.2 / 1k | 32.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 69 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 61 |
| 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 and a calmer planning outlook; Yarra Glen answers with housing affordability and walkability. On housing, Steels Creek sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Yarra Glen.
Retirees and families may find Steels Creek the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Yarra Glen.