Diamond Creek vs Yarrambat
The verdict
Diamond Creek rates higher for transport (94 vs 43). Diamond Creek is closer to the coast (26.9 km vs 28.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Diamond Creek rates higher (95 vs 73/100 in Yarrambat).
Scores
| Diamond Creek | Yarrambat | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 51 |
| Transport | 94 | 43 |
| Education | 69 | 62 |
| Liveability | 74 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Diamond Creek | Yarrambat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,503 | 1,602 |
| Median age | 39 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,508 | $2,600 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.5% | 34.1% |
| Born in Australia | 83.2% | 83.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.1 |
Growth: Diamond Creek Stable · Yarrambat Stable
Property
| Diamond Creek | Yarrambat | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $997K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $761K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.7% | Data not available |
| 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
| Diamond Creek | Yarrambat | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 312 | 437 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 104 | 125 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 152 | 250 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,711 | 2,559 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Diamond Creek | Yarrambat | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,061 | 1,053 |
See the full school list on each profile: Diamond Creek · Yarrambat
Transport
| Diamond Creek | Yarrambat | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 86 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 620 m | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Diamond Creek | Yarrambat | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 2 |
| Parks | 47 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 30 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 314 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.9 km | 28.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.5 km | 24.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.7 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| Diamond Creek | Yarrambat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,503 | 1,602 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,779 | 1,612 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,619 | 1,745 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.55% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Diamond Creek or Yarrambat?
Diamond Creek has the higher residential safety score (Diamond Creek 95/100 vs Yarrambat 73/100).
Which has better schools, Diamond Creek or Yarrambat?
Diamond Creek has a higher average school ICSEA (Diamond Creek 1061 vs Yarrambat 1053; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Diamond Creek or Yarrambat?
Diamond Creek has the higher transport score (Diamond Creek 94/100 vs Yarrambat 43/100).
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