Warburton vs Yarra Junction
Warburton (median $745,000) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Yarra Junction ($748,000).
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Warburton and Yarra Junction side by side
| Measure | Warburton | Yarra Junction |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $745,000 | $748,000 |
| Median unit | $223,920 | $717,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 50 | 56 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 95 |
| Population | – | 2,875 |
| Median age | – | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1478 mm | 1118 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.3°C | 26.6°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
Yarra Junction scores higher on walkability (50/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warburton (991) sits above Yarra Junction (989).
- For buyers
- Warburton is the lower entry point at $745,000 median, 0% 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
- Warburton edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 989).
Warburton vs Yarra Junction: common questions
Is Warburton or Yarra Junction cheaper to buy in?
Warburton has the lower median house price at $745,000, roughly 0% below Yarra Junction ($748,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Warburton or Yarra Junction have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warburton scores 991 vs 989 in Yarra Junction. 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, Warburton or Yarra Junction?
Yarra Junction scores 56/100 on walkability vs 50/100. 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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