Viewbank vs Yallambie
Yallambie (median $980,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Viewbank ($1,120,000).
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Viewbank and Yallambie side by side
| Measure | Viewbank | Yallambie |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,120,000 | $980,000 |
| Median unit | $750,000 | $356,400 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1095 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,030 | 4,161 |
| Median age | 43 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 678 mm | 678 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.4°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
Yallambie scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Viewbank (1095) sits above Yallambie (1094). Viewbank skews owner-occupied (85%), Yallambie runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
- For buyers
- Yallambie is the lower entry point at $980,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Viewbank edges out on average school ICSEA (1095 vs 1094).
Viewbank vs Yallambie: common questions
Is Viewbank or Yallambie cheaper to buy in?
Yallambie has the lower median house price at $980,000, roughly 13% below Viewbank ($1,120,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Viewbank or Yallambie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Viewbank scores 1095 vs 1094 in Yallambie. 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, Viewbank or Yallambie?
Yallambie scores 2/100 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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