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Run-o-Waters vs Yarra

The verdict

Yarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.51M in Run-o-Waters. Run-o-Waters rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). Run-o-Waters is closer to the coast (88.4 km vs 91.9 km).

Scores

Run-o-WatersYarra
Run-o-WatersYarra
Overall3917
Transport460
Education4430
Liveability2722

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Run-o-WatersYarra
Population605138
Median age4647
Median household income (wk)$2,229$2,094
Bachelor degree or higher29.0%16.5%
Born in Australia81.2%91.3%
Avg household size2.92.7

Growth: Run-o-Waters Moderate Growth · Yarra Moderate Growth

Property

Run-o-WatersYarra
Median house price$1.51M$1.07M
Median unit price$770KData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)30Data not available

Median price history

Safety

Run-o-WatersYarra
Residential safety score100
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k165725
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)6617,246

Total incidents over time

Schools

Run-o-WatersYarra
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Run-o-Waters · Yarra

Transport

Run-o-WatersYarra
Transport score460
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.1 km9.3 km

Liveability

Run-o-WatersYarra
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)650650
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)88.4 km91.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)172.6 km180.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)4.4 km12.4 km

Population & growth

Run-o-WatersYarra
Population (2021)605138
Estimated 2025628144
Projected 2041718156
Annual growth rate0.94%1.07%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Run-o-Waters or Yarra?

Yarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.51M.

Which has better public transport, Run-o-Waters or Yarra?

Run-o-Waters has the higher transport score (Run-o-Waters 46/100 vs Yarra 0/100).

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Data sources

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