Williamstown vs Yarraville, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Williamstown | Yarraville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.4/100 | 71.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.0/100 | 29.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.7 / 1k | 73.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 98 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 391 | 582 |
| Planning activity | 382 | 64 |
| Population | 14,407 | 15,636 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesYarraville
- Best for beach lifestyleWilliamstown
- Best for investmentWilliamstown
- Best for best schoolsYarraville
Comparison summary
Williamstown (Vic.) and Yarraville offer different strengths across official suburb data. Yarraville leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Williamstown (Vic.); Housing (desirability) favours Williamstown (Vic.); Crime rate favours Yarraville. Quick verdicts: Families → Yarraville, Beach lifestyle → Williamstown (Vic.), Investment → Williamstown (Vic.), Best value → Williamstown (Vic.).