Overall score
Tea Tree Gully
57.7/100
Yatala Vale
43.1/100
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Head to head
Overall score
Tea Tree Gully
57.7/100
Yatala Vale
43.1/100
Crime rate
Tea Tree Gully
20.5 / 1k
Yatala Vale
7.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Tea Tree Gully
122
Yatala Vale
3
Population
Tea Tree Gully
3,499
Yatala Vale
260
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 | Tea Tree Gully | Yatala Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.7/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.8/100 | 30.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.5 / 1k | 7.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 2 |
| Walkability | 50.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 122 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 55 | 4 |
| Green cover | 34.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 3,499 | 260 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Tea Tree Gully is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Yatala Vale is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Tea Tree Gully sits among greener hillside streets, while Yatala Vale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Tea Tree Gully tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, while Yatala Vale stands out for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Tea Tree Gully the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yatala Vale.
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.