Yarra Junction vs Millgrove
Millgrove (median $620,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Yarra Junction ($748,000).
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Yarra Junction and Millgrove side by side
| Measure | Yarra Junction | Millgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $748,000 | $620,000 |
| Median unit | $717,500 | $223,920 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 56 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 95 | 55 |
| Population | 2,875 | 1,666 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1118 mm | 1303 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.1°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 (56/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- Millgrove is the lower entry point at $620,000 median, 17% 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
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Yarra Junction vs Millgrove: common questions
Is Yarra Junction or Millgrove cheaper to buy in?
Millgrove has the lower median house price at $620,000, roughly 17% below Yarra Junction ($748,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Yarra Junction or Millgrove?
Yarra Junction scores 56/100 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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