Steels Creek 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 Yarra Glen (1039) sits above Steels Creek (1007).
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Steels Creek and Yarra Glen side by side
| Measure | Steels Creek | Yarra Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $814,500 |
| Median unit | – | $318,960 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 3.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 1039 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 276 | 3,012 |
| Median age | 48 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 860 mm | 788 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°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
- Yarra Glen edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1007).
Steels Creek vs Yarra Glen: common questions
Does Steels Creek or Yarra Glen have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yarra Glen scores 1039 vs 1007 in Steels Creek. 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, Steels Creek 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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