Don Valley vs Yarra Junction
Yarra Junction scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yarra Junction (989) sits above Don Valley (987). Don Valley skews owner-occupied (93%), Yarra Junction runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Don Valley and Yarra Junction side by side
| Measure | Don Valley | Yarra Junction |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $748,000 |
| Median unit | – | $717,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 56 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 40 | 95 |
| Population | 586 | 2,875 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1160 mm | 1118 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Yarra Junction edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 987). Don Valley also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Don Valley vs Yarra Junction: common questions
Does Don Valley or Yarra Junction have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yarra Junction scores 989 vs 987 in Don Valley. 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.
Which is more walkable, Don Valley or Yarra Junction?
Yarra Junction scores 56/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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