Newborough vs Yallourn North
The verdict
Yallourn North is more affordable, with a median house price of $320K versus $406K in Newborough. Newborough rates higher for transport (51 vs 16). Newborough is closer to the coast (55.1 km vs 59.7 km).
Scores
| Newborough | Yallourn North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 24 |
| Transport | 51 | 16 |
| Education | 28 | 31 |
| Liveability | 54 | 25 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Newborough | Yallourn North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,886 | 1,511 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,165 | $1,276 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.1% | 13.8% |
| Born in Australia | 81.9% | 85.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Newborough — · Yallourn North —
Property
| Newborough | Yallourn North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $406K | $320K |
| Median unit price | $219K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -9.7% | 0.0% |
| 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
| Newborough | Yallourn North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 523 | 265 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 349 | 529 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 566 | 662 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,448 | 5,890 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Newborough | Yallourn North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 941 |
See the full school list on each profile: Newborough · Yallourn North
Transport
| Newborough | Yallourn North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 16 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 53 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 11.0 km |
Liveability
| Newborough | Yallourn North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 25 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 55.1 km | 59.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 123.3 km | 128.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.5 km | 13.0 km |
Population & growth
| Newborough | Yallourn North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,886 | 1,511 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,033 | 1,601 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 1.46% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Newborough or Yallourn North?
Newborough and Yallourn North have similar residential safety scores (57 and 57/100).
Which is more affordable, Newborough or Yallourn North?
Yallourn North is more affordable, with a median house price of $320K versus $406K.
Which has better schools, Newborough or Yallourn North?
Newborough has a higher average school ICSEA (Newborough 970 vs Yallourn North 941; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Newborough or Yallourn North?
Newborough has the higher transport score (Newborough 51/100 vs Yallourn North 16/100).
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