Overall score
Hillarys
68.0/100
Kallaroo
56.4/100
Hillarys vs Kallaroo, WA Suburb Comparison
Hillarys for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HillarysKallaroo
Crime rate
Hillarys
32.4 / 1k
Kallaroo
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hillarys
229
Kallaroo
113
Population
Hillarys
11,200
Kallaroo
5,305
Metric leadHillarys 7Kallaroo 23 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 | Hillarys | Kallaroo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.0/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.8/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 37 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 229 | 113 |
| Green cover | 12.9% | 17.0% |
| Population | 11,200 | 5,305 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Hillarys reads as a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living; Kallaroo is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Hillarys pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Kallaroo is the better pick for excellent public transport, plus a hub for schools and preschools.
On balance, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hillarys, while Kallaroo 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.