Overall score
Wandin East
37.6/100
Yellingbo
55.1/100
Yellingbo for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Wandin East
37.6/100
Yellingbo
55.1/100
Crime rate
Wandin East
22.0 / 1k
Yellingbo
23.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Wandin East
2
Yellingbo
2
Population
Wandin East
408
Yellingbo
582
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 | Wandin East | Yellingbo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.6/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.2/100 | 70.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.0 / 1k | 23.6 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 15 |
| Population | 408 | 582 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Wandin East is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Yellingbo is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Wandin East sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Yellingbo is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Wandin East is stronger for improving crime trends and a mature, settled community; Yellingbo answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Yellingbo, while Wandin East remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.