Launching Place vs Yarra Junction
The verdict
Launching Place is more affordable, with a median house price of $679K versus $696K in Yarra Junction. Yarra Junction rates higher for liveability (31 vs 21). Launching Place has a shorter estimated CBD commute (174 vs 187 min).
Scores
| Launching Place | Yarra Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 30 |
| Transport | 19 | 22 |
| Education | 41 | 38 |
| Liveability | 21 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Launching Place | Yarra Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,495 | 2,875 |
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,830 | $1,302 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.7% | 20.3% |
| Born in Australia | 84.3% | 79.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Launching Place Moderate Growth · Yarra Junction Moderate Growth
Property
| Launching Place | Yarra Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $679K | $696K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $550K |
| House price YoY | 3.1% | 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
| Launching Place | Yarra Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 120 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 40 | 104 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 120 | 209 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,643 | 3,722 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Launching Place | Yarra Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 960 | 1,011 |
See the full school list on each profile: Launching Place · Yarra Junction
Transport
| Launching Place | Yarra Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 19 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 174 | 187 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 20.6 km | 25.1 km |
Liveability
| Launching Place | Yarra Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 49.8 km | 49.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 54.0 km | 58.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.8 km | 29.9 km |
Population & growth
| Launching Place | Yarra Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,495 | 2,875 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,516 | 2,899 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,895 | 3,336 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.21% | 0.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Launching Place or Yarra Junction?
Launching Place and Yarra Junction have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Launching Place or Yarra Junction?
Launching Place is more affordable, with a median house price of $679K versus $696K.
Which has better schools, Launching Place or Yarra Junction?
Yarra Junction has a higher average school ICSEA (Launching Place 960 vs Yarra Junction 1011; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Launching Place or Yarra Junction?
Yarra Junction has the higher transport score (Launching Place 19/100 vs Yarra Junction 22/100).
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