Davistown vs Yattalunga
The verdict
Yattalunga is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.26M in Davistown. Davistown rates higher for transport (56 vs 51). Yattalunga rates higher for education (55 vs 48). Davistown is closer to the coast (4.8 km vs 6.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Davistown rates higher (95 vs 49/100 in Yattalunga).
Scores
| Davistown | Yattalunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 53 |
| Transport | 56 | 51 |
| Education | 48 | 55 |
| Liveability | 51 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Davistown | Yattalunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,602 | 580 |
| Median age | 48 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,380 | $1,896 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.4% | 32.8% |
| Born in Australia | 84.0% | 83.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Davistown Moderate Growth · Yattalunga Moderate Growth
Property
| Davistown | Yattalunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.26M | $1.13M |
| Median unit price | $693K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -17.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Davistown | Yattalunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 38 | 517 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 77 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 269 | 345 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,883 | 2,414 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Davistown | Yattalunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Davistown · Yattalunga
Transport
| Davistown | Yattalunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 148 | 154 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 4.3 km |
Liveability
| Davistown | Yattalunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.8 km | 6.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 45.5 km | 47.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.8 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Davistown | Yattalunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,602 | 580 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,693 | 600 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,915 | 650 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.86% | 0.85% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Davistown or Yattalunga?
Davistown has the higher residential safety score (Davistown 95/100 vs Yattalunga 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Davistown or Yattalunga?
Yattalunga is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.26M.
Which has better public transport, Davistown or Yattalunga?
Davistown has the higher transport score (Davistown 56/100 vs Yattalunga 51/100).
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