Steels Creek vs Yarra Glen
The verdict
Steels Creek rates higher for education (60 vs 49). Yarra Glen rates higher for liveability (33 vs 16). Yarra Glen is closer to the coast (43.5 km vs 47.8 km).
Scores
Steels CreekYarra Glen
| Steels Creek | Yarra Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 32 |
| Transport | 0 | 15 |
| Education | 60 | 49 |
| Liveability | 16 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Steels Creek | Yarra Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 276 | 3,012 |
| Median age | 48 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,083 | $1,818 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.9% | 27.7% |
| Born in Australia | 73.9% | 83.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Steels Creek Moderate Growth · Yarra Glen Moderate Growth
Property
| Steels Creek | Yarra Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $792K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -14.0% |
| 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
| Steels Creek | Yarra Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 362 | 100 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 133 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 725 | 133 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,174 | 2,191 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Steels Creek | Yarra Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,003 |
See the full school list on each profile: Steels Creek · Yarra Glen
Transport
| Steels Creek | Yarra Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 15 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 147 | 136 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 18.0 km | 12.6 km |
Liveability
| Steels Creek | Yarra Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| Parks | 0 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 47.8 km | 43.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 45.0 km | 41.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 27.5 km | 21.0 km |
Population & growth
| Steels Creek | Yarra Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 276 | 3,012 |
| Estimated 2025 | 275 | 2,998 |
| Projected 2041 | 320 | 3,495 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.09% | -0.12% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Steels Creek or Yarra Glen?
Yarra Glen has the higher transport score (Steels Creek 0/100 vs Yarra Glen 15/100).
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