Overall score
Wandin East
50.8/100
Yellingbo
57.2/100
Wandin East vs Yellingbo, VIC Suburb Comparison
Wandin East for families and investment; Yellingbo for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Wandin EastYellingbo
Crime rate
Wandin East
22.0 / 1k
Yellingbo
25.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Wandin East
2
Yellingbo
5
Population
Wandin East
408
Yellingbo
582
Metric leadWandin East 2Yellingbo 53 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesYellingbo
- Best for familiesWandin East
- Best for investmentWandin East
- Best for best valueYellingbo
- Best for best schoolsYellingbo
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 | Wandin East | Yellingbo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.0/100 | 43.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.0 / 1k | 25.4 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 15 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 18.0% |
| Population | 408 | 582 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
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 a quieter safety profile; Yellingbo answers with housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
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.
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.