Side by sideSuburb comparison

Nilma North vs Yarragon.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nilma North (993) sits above Yarragon (984).

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

Nilma North edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 984). Nilma North also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsNilma North vs Yarragon

Common questions

Does Nilma North or Yarragon have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nilma North scores 993 vs 984 in Yarragon. 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

Nilma North
Metric
Yarragon

Price & Market

Median house
$645,000
Median unit
$240,480
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
89.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
344
Population
1,893
49
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
7
993
Avg ICSEA
984

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)

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