Side by sideSuburb comparison

Buchan South vs Yalmy.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Buchan South edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Buchan South (955) sits above Yalmy (944).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Buchan South edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 944).

Common questionsBuchan South vs Yalmy

Common questions

Does Buchan South or Yalmy have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Buchan South scores 955 vs 944 in Yalmy. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Buchan South
Metric
Yalmy

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$230/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$230/wk
$125/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$196/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
102
Population
1,876
46
Median age
66

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
4
955
Avg ICSEA
944

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).