Millgrove vs Yarra Junction
The verdict
Millgrove is more affordable, with a median house price of $555K versus $696K in Yarra Junction. Yarra Junction rates higher for liveability (31 vs 19). Yarra Junction is closer to the coast (49.3 km vs 55.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Yarra Junction rates higher (100 vs 67/100 in Millgrove).
Scores
| Millgrove | Yarra Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 30 |
| Transport | 20 | 22 |
| Education | 38 | 38 |
| Liveability | 19 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Millgrove | Yarra Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,666 | 2,875 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,201 | $1,302 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| Born in Australia | 78.0% | 79.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Millgrove Moderate Growth · Yarra Junction Moderate Growth
Property
| Millgrove | Yarra Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $555K | $696K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $550K |
| House price YoY | -3.4% | 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
| Millgrove | Yarra Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 180 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 300 | 104 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 780 | 209 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,821 | 3,722 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Millgrove | Yarra Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 918 | 1,011 |
See the full school list on each profile: Millgrove · Yarra Junction
Transport
| Millgrove | Yarra Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 195 | 187 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 27.1 km | 25.1 km |
Liveability
| Millgrove | 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 | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 55.1 km | 49.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 60.9 km | 58.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 34.3 km | 29.9 km |
Population & growth
| Millgrove | Yarra Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,666 | 2,875 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,680 | 2,899 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,933 | 3,336 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.21% | 0.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Millgrove or Yarra Junction?
Yarra Junction has the higher residential safety score (Millgrove 67/100 vs Yarra Junction 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Millgrove or Yarra Junction?
Millgrove is more affordable, with a median house price of $555K versus $696K.
Which has better schools, Millgrove or Yarra Junction?
Yarra Junction has a higher average school ICSEA (Millgrove 918 vs Yarra Junction 1011; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Millgrove or Yarra Junction?
Yarra Junction has the higher transport score (Millgrove 20/100 vs Yarra Junction 22/100).
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