Overall score
Kalimna
43.3/100
Lakes Entrance
33.8/100
Kalimna vs Lakes Entrance, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kalimna for families and value; Lakes Entrance for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KalimnaLakes Entrance
Crime rate
Kalimna
109.7 / 1k
Lakes Entrance
299.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalimna
27
Lakes Entrance
21
Population
Kalimna
1,350
Lakes Entrance
5,145
Metric leadKalimna 7Lakes Entrance 31 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 retireesLakes Entrance
- Best for familiesKalimna
- 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 | Lakes Entrance |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.3/100 | 33.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.1/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 109.7 / 1k | 299.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 52 |
| Walkability | 24.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 21 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 72 |
| Green cover | 22.1% | 8.1% |
| Population | 1,350 | 5,145 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Kalimna is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Lakes Entrance is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Kalimna is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities; Lakes Entrance answers with public transport access, walkability, and overall desirability.
Choose Kalimna if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Lakes Entrance for investors 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.