Overall score
Kalgoorlie
51.4/100
Victory Heights
24.8/100
Kalgoorlie for retirees and value; Victory Heights for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kalgoorlie
51.4/100
Victory Heights
24.8/100
Crime rate
Kalgoorlie
1596.2 / 1k
Victory Heights
7595.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalgoorlie
59
Victory Heights
0
Population
Kalgoorlie
3,711
Victory Heights
772
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 | Kalgoorlie | Victory Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.4/100 | 24.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.3/100 | 23.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 1596.2 / 1k | 7595.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 6 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 59 | 0 |
| Population | 3,711 | 772 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Kalgoorlie is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Victory Heights is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Victory Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Kalgoorlie keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Kalgoorlie is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; Victory Heights answers with housing affordability. On housing, Kalgoorlie sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Victory Heights.
Choose Kalgoorlie if you are weighing retirees and value-focused buyers; lean toward Victory Heights for families.