Whittlesea vs Yan Yean
The verdict
Whittlesea rates higher for liveability (35 vs 19). Yan Yean rates higher for education (49 vs 43). Yan Yean is closer to the coast (36.5 km vs 45.1 km).
Scores
WhittleseaYan Yean
| Whittlesea | Yan Yean | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 28 |
| Transport | 17 | 19 |
| Education | 43 | 49 |
| Liveability | 35 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Whittlesea | Yan Yean | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,117 | 246 |
| Median age | 41 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,628 | $1,520 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.2% | 23.4% |
| Born in Australia | 84.0% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Whittlesea High Growth · Yan Yean High Growth
Property
| Whittlesea | Yan Yean | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $708K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $488K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -12.2% | Data not available |
| 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
| Whittlesea | Yan Yean | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 33 | 407 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 278 | 407 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 441 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,073 | 4,472 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Whittlesea | Yan Yean | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Whittlesea · Yan Yean
Transport
| Whittlesea | Yan Yean | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 17 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 136 | 110 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.4 km | 6.2 km |
Liveability
| Whittlesea | Yan Yean | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 13 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 15 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 45.1 km | 36.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.4 km | 32.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 23.2 km | 15.2 km |
Population & growth
| Whittlesea | Yan Yean | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,117 | 246 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,329 | 415 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,886 | 398 |
| Annual growth rate | 13.99% | 13.97% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Whittlesea or Yan Yean?
Yan Yean has the higher transport score (Whittlesea 17/100 vs Yan Yean 19/100).
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