Overall score
Kalimna
32.6/100
Lake Tyers Beach
24.3/100
Kalimna vs Lake Tyers Beach, VIC suburb comparison
Kalimna for investment and value; Lake Tyers Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KalimnaLake Tyers Beach
Crime rate
Kalimna
104.9 / 1k
Lake Tyers Beach
44.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalimna
24
Lake Tyers Beach
13
Population
Kalimna
1,350
Lake Tyers Beach
802
Metric leadKalimna 6Lake Tyers Beach 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLake Tyers Beach
- Best for familiesLake Tyers Beach
- Best for investmentKalimna
- Best for best valueKalimna
- Best for best schoolsLake Tyers Beach
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 | Kalimna | Lake Tyers Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.6/100 | 24.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.2/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 104.9 / 1k | 44.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 1 |
| Walkability | 24.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 24 | 13 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 18 |
| Population | 1,350 | 802 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kalimna is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Lake Tyers Beach is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Kalimna pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Lake Tyers Beach is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Kalimna if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Lake Tyers Beach for retirees and families.