Overall score
Berridale
51.8/100
Kalkite
55.1/100
Berridale vs Kalkite, NSW Suburb Comparison
Berridale for retirees and investment; Kalkite for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BerridaleKalkite
Crime rate
Berridale
24.1 / 1k
Kalkite
43.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Berridale
6
Kalkite
2
Population
Berridale
1,300
Kalkite
294
Metric leadBerridale 6Kalkite 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Berridale | Kalkite |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.8/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.1 / 1k | 43.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 46 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 4 |
| Green cover | 5.8% | 42.3% |
| Population | 1,300 | 294 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Berridale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Kalkite is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Berridale pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Kalkite is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Berridale sits in a approachable band, compared with a expensive feel in Kalkite.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Berridale, while Kalkite 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.