Viewbank vs Yallambie
The verdict
Yallambie is more affordable, with a median house price of $966K versus $1.21M in Viewbank. Viewbank rates higher for education (86 vs 75). Yallambie rates higher for transport (72 vs 61). Viewbank is closer to the coast (17.2 km vs 18.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Yallambie rates higher (100 vs 84/100 in Viewbank).
Scores
| Viewbank | Yallambie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 79 |
| Transport | 61 | 72 |
| Education | 86 | 75 |
| Liveability | 87 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Viewbank | Yallambie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,030 | 4,161 |
| Median age | 43 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,062 | $2,320 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.8% | 47.0% |
| Born in Australia | 67.5% | 75.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Viewbank Moderate Growth · Yallambie Moderate Growth
Property
| Viewbank | Yallambie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.21M | $966K |
| Median unit price | $715K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.2% | -9.5% |
| 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
| Viewbank | Yallambie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 370 | 168 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 100 | 24 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 156 | 168 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,508 | 1,466 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Viewbank | Yallambie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,124 | 1,063 |
See the full school list on each profile: Viewbank · Yallambie
Transport
| Viewbank | Yallambie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 57 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Viewbank | Yallambie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.2 km | 18.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.1 km | 15.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Viewbank | Yallambie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,030 | 4,161 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,068 | 4,183 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,682 | 5,139 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.13% | 0.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Viewbank or Yallambie?
Yallambie has the higher residential safety score (Viewbank 84/100 vs Yallambie 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Viewbank or Yallambie?
Yallambie is more affordable, with a median house price of $966K versus $1.21M.
Which has better schools, Viewbank or Yallambie?
Viewbank has a higher average school ICSEA (Viewbank 1124 vs Yallambie 1063; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Viewbank or Yallambie?
Yallambie has the higher transport score (Viewbank 61/100 vs Yallambie 72/100).
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