Overall score
Craigieburn
44.1/100
Kalkallo
37.7/100
Craigieburn vs Kalkallo, VIC Suburb Comparison
Craigieburn for retirees and investment; Kalkallo for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CraigieburnKalkallo
Crime rate
Craigieburn
61.6 / 1k
Kalkallo
72.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Craigieburn
928
Kalkallo
57
Population
Craigieburn
65,178
Kalkallo
5,548
Metric leadCraigieburn 9Kalkallo 31 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCraigieburn
- Best for investmentCraigieburn
- Best for best valueCraigieburn
- Best for best schoolsKalkallo
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 | Craigieburn | Kalkallo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.1/100 | 37.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 20.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.6 / 1k | 72.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 73 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 231 | 17 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 928 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 190 | 17 |
| Green cover | 11.4% | 16.3% |
| Population | 65,178 | 5,548 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Craigieburn is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Kalkallo is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Craigieburn is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Kalkallo answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Craigieburn the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Kalkallo.
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.