Somerville vs Tyabb
The verdict
Tyabb is more affordable, with a median house price of $733K versus $773K in Somerville. Somerville rates higher for liveability (58 vs 38). Tyabb rates higher for transport (90 vs 84). Tyabb is closer to the coast (3.5 km vs 4.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Somerville rates higher (95 vs 89/100 in Tyabb).
Scores
| Somerville | Tyabb | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 59 |
| Transport | 84 | 90 |
| Education | 49 | 46 |
| Liveability | 58 | 38 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Somerville | Tyabb | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,767 | 3,449 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,781 | $1,858 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.9% | 25.0% |
| Born in Australia | 81.4% | 82.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Somerville Moderate Growth · Tyabb Moderate Growth
Property
| Somerville | Tyabb | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $773K | $733K |
| Median unit price | $553K | $575K |
| House price YoY | -2.0% | -2.1% |
| 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
| Somerville | Tyabb | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 89 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 212 | 290 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 238 | 174 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 238 | 145 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,317 | 4,059 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Somerville | Tyabb | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,002 | 1,032 |
See the full school list on each profile: Somerville · Tyabb
Transport
| Somerville | Tyabb | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 110 | 116 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 600 m |
Liveability
| Somerville | Tyabb | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 4 |
| Parks | 21 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 56 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 3.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 50.9 km | 53.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 12.0 km |
Population & growth
| Somerville | Tyabb | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,767 | 3,449 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,022 | 3,524 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,445 | 3,941 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.54% | 0.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Somerville or Tyabb?
Somerville has the higher residential safety score (Somerville 95/100 vs Tyabb 89/100).
Which is more affordable, Somerville or Tyabb?
Tyabb is more affordable, with a median house price of $733K versus $773K.
Which has better schools, Somerville or Tyabb?
Tyabb has a higher average school ICSEA (Somerville 1002 vs Tyabb 1032; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Somerville or Tyabb?
Tyabb has the higher transport score (Somerville 84/100 vs Tyabb 90/100).
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