Smiths Gully vs Yarra Glen
Yarra Glen scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Smiths Gully (1044) sits above Yarra Glen (1039).
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Smiths Gully and Yarra Glen side by side
| Measure | Smiths Gully | Yarra Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $814,500 |
| Median unit | – | $318,960 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 3.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1044 | 1039 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 356 | 3,012 |
| Median age | 49 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 780 mm | 788 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.2°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
- Smiths Gully edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1039).
Smiths Gully vs Yarra Glen: common questions
Does Smiths Gully or Yarra Glen have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Smiths Gully scores 1044 vs 1039 in Yarra Glen. 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, Smiths Gully or Yarra Glen?
Yarra Glen scores 4/100 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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