Overall score
Beldon
55.5/100
Kallaroo
56.4/100
Kallaroo for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beldon
55.5/100
Kallaroo
56.4/100
Crime rate
Beldon
32.4 / 1k
Kallaroo
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beldon
90
Kallaroo
113
Population
Beldon
4,094
Kallaroo
5,305
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Beldon | Kallaroo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.5/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.5/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 37 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 90 | 113 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| Population | 4,094 | 5,305 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Beldon is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Kallaroo is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone. Where Kallaroo is shaped by the coast, Beldon offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Beldon pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus walkability, whereas Kallaroo is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kallaroo, while Beldon remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.