Overall score
Worrolong
44.3/100
Yahl
36.9/100
Worrolong for families and investment; Yahl for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Worrolong
44.3/100
Yahl
36.9/100
Crime rate
Worrolong
24.1 / 1k
Yahl
18.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Worrolong
4
Yahl
4
Population
Worrolong
1,293
Yahl
817
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 | Worrolong | Yahl |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.3/100 | 36.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.7/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.1 / 1k | 18.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 9 |
| Green cover | 2.8% | 0.8% |
| Population | 1,293 | 817 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Worrolong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Yahl is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Worrolong tends to lead on housing affordability, tree cover and green space, and overall desirability, while Yahl stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Worrolong if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Yahl for families and households prioritising schools.
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.