Overall score
Kalimna
32.6/100
Toorloo Arm
16.4/100
Kalimna vs Toorloo Arm, VIC suburb comparison
Kalimna for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KalimnaToorloo Arm
Crime rate
Kalimna
104.9 / 1k
Toorloo Arm
270.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalimna
24
Toorloo Arm
0
Population
Kalimna
1,350
Toorloo Arm
509
Metric leadKalimna 8Toorloo Arm 1across 9 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 | Kalimna | Toorloo Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.6/100 | 16.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.2/100 | 28.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 104.9 / 1k | 270.0 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 2 |
| Walkability | 24.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 24 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 13 |
| Population | 1,350 | 509 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kalimna is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Toorloo Arm is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Kalimna tends to lead on housing affordability and public transport access, while Toorloo Arm stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Kalimna, while Toorloo Arm remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.