Yerrinbool vs Yanderra
Yerrinbool (median $904,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Yanderra ($955,000). Over the past year, Yanderra (+12.4%) ran 13.6 percentage points ahead of Yerrinbool (-1.2%) on house-price growth.
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Yerrinbool and Yanderra side by side
| Measure | Yerrinbool | Yanderra |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $904,000 | $955,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.2% | +12.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $680/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1006 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,196 | 702 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 811 mm | 782 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 27.3°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
Yanderra 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 Yerrinbool (1006) sits above Yanderra (963).
- For buyers
- Yerrinbool is the lower entry point at $904,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Yerrinbool delivers the better gross yield (4.31% vs 3.70%), but Yanderra has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Yerrinbool edges out on average school ICSEA (1006 vs 963).
Yerrinbool vs Yanderra: common questions
Is Yerrinbool or Yanderra cheaper to buy in?
Yerrinbool has the lower median house price at $904,000, roughly 5% below Yanderra ($955,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Yerrinbool or Yanderra?
Over the past 12 months, Yanderra grew +12.4% vs -1.2% in Yerrinbool, a gap of 13.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Yerrinbool or Yanderra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yerrinbool scores 1006 vs 963 in Yanderra. 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, Yerrinbool or Yanderra?
Yanderra 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Yerrinbool or Yanderra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.31% in Yerrinbool vs 3.70% in Yanderra. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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