Coldstream vs Yarra Glen
The verdict
Yarra Glen is more affordable, with a median house price of $792K versus $793K in Coldstream. Yarra Glen rates higher for education (49 vs 42). Coldstream has a shorter estimated CBD commute (135 vs 136 min).
Scores
| Coldstream | Yarra Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 32 |
| Transport | 18 | 15 |
| Education | 42 | 49 |
| Liveability | 37 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coldstream | Yarra Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,199 | 3,012 |
| Median age | 37 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,913 | $1,818 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.1% | 27.7% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 83.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Coldstream Moderate Growth · Yarra Glen Moderate Growth
Property
| Coldstream | Yarra Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $793K | $792K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 2.7% | -14.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Coldstream | Yarra Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 91 | 100 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 136 | 133 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 182 | 133 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,001 | 2,191 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coldstream | Yarra Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 1,003 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coldstream · Yarra Glen
Transport
| Coldstream | Yarra Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 18 | 15 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 135 | 136 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.1 km | 12.6 km |
Liveability
| Coldstream | Yarra Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 6 |
| Parks | 12 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 42.5 km | 43.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.0 km | 41.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.8 km | 21.0 km |
Population & growth
| Coldstream | Yarra Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,199 | 3,012 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,323 | 2,998 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,551 | 3,495 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.38% | -0.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coldstream or Yarra Glen?
Coldstream and Yarra Glen have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Coldstream or Yarra Glen?
Yarra Glen is more affordable, with a median house price of $792K versus $793K.
Which has better schools, Coldstream or Yarra Glen?
Coldstream has a higher average school ICSEA (Coldstream 1035 vs Yarra Glen 1003; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coldstream or Yarra Glen?
Coldstream has the higher transport score (Coldstream 18/100 vs Yarra Glen 15/100).
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