Overall score
Kalimna
43.3/100
Lake Tyers Beach
40.9/100
Kalimna vs Lake Tyers Beach, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kalimna for value and schools; 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
109.7 / 1k
Lake Tyers Beach
39.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalimna
27
Lake Tyers Beach
16
Population
Kalimna
1,350
Lake Tyers Beach
802
Metric leadKalimna 6Lake Tyers Beach 41 tiedacross 11 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 investmentLake Tyers Beach
- Best for best valueKalimna
- Best for best schoolsKalimna
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 | 43.3/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.1/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 109.7 / 1k | 39.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 1 |
| Walkability | 24.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 16 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 18 |
| Green cover | 22.1% | 31.4% |
| 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 regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Kalimna pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Lake Tyers Beach is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Kalimna if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Lake Tyers Beach for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.