Lower Plenty vs Yallambie
The verdict
Yallambie is more affordable, with a median house price of $966K versus $1.27M in Lower Plenty. Lower Plenty rates higher for education (82 vs 75). Yallambie rates higher for transport (72 vs 57). Yallambie has a shorter estimated CBD commute (57 vs 59 min). On the separate residential safety score, Yallambie rates higher (100 vs 69/100 in Lower Plenty).
Scores
| Lower Plenty | Yallambie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 79 |
| Transport | 57 | 72 |
| Education | 82 | 75 |
| Liveability | 83 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lower Plenty | Yallambie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,962 | 4,161 |
| Median age | 45 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,160 | $2,320 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.6% | 47.0% |
| Born in Australia | 78.8% | 75.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Lower Plenty Moderate Growth · Yallambie Moderate Growth
Property
| Lower Plenty | Yallambie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | $966K |
| Median unit price | $640K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -9.0% | -9.5% |
| 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
| Lower Plenty | Yallambie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 505 | 168 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 177 | 24 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 126 | 168 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,297 | 1,466 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lower Plenty | Yallambie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,085 | 1,063 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lower Plenty · Yallambie
Transport
| Lower Plenty | Yallambie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 57 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Lower Plenty | Yallambie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.6 km | 18.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.8 km | 15.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Lower Plenty | Yallambie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,962 | 4,161 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,053 | 4,183 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,893 | 5,139 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 0.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lower Plenty or Yallambie?
Yallambie has the higher residential safety score (Lower Plenty 69/100 vs Yallambie 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Lower Plenty or Yallambie?
Yallambie is more affordable, with a median house price of $966K versus $1.27M.
Which has better schools, Lower Plenty or Yallambie?
Lower Plenty has a higher average school ICSEA (Lower Plenty 1085 vs Yallambie 1063; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lower Plenty or Yallambie?
Yallambie has the higher transport score (Lower Plenty 57/100 vs Yallambie 72/100).
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