Side by sideSuburb comparison

Laffing Waters vs Yarras.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Laffing Waters (980) sits above Yarras (978).

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

Laffing Waters edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 978).

Common questionsLaffing Waters vs Yarras

Common questions

Does Laffing Waters or Yarras have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Laffing Waters scores 980 vs 978 in Yarras. 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

Laffing Waters
Metric
Yarras

Price & Market

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

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$272/wk
84.0%
Owner occupied
22.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
98
Population
45,077
41
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
5
980
Avg ICSEA
978

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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