Overall score
Wooragee
33.3/100
Yackandandah
45.5/100
Wooragee vs Yackandandah, VIC suburb comparison
Wooragee for retirees; Yackandandah for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
WoorageeYackandandah
Crime rate
Wooragee
20.5 / 1k
Yackandandah
14.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Wooragee
9
Yackandandah
0
Population
Wooragee
342
Yackandandah
2,008
Metric leadWooragee 3Yackandandah 62 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWooragee
- Best for investmentYackandandah
- Best for best valueYackandandah
- Best for best schoolsYackandandah
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 | Wooragee | Yackandandah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.3/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.7/100 | 72.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.5 / 1k | 14.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 3 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 106 |
| Population | 342 | 2,008 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Wooragee is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Yackandandah is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Wooragee is stronger for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities; Yackandandah answers with housing affordability and public transport access. On housing, Wooragee sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Yackandandah.
Choose Wooragee if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Yackandandah for investors and value-focused buyers.