Overall score
Kalimna
43.3/100
Toorloo Arm
37.0/100
Kalimna vs Toorloo Arm, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kalimna for retirees and investment; Toorloo Arm for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KalimnaToorloo Arm
Crime rate
Kalimna
109.7 / 1k
Toorloo Arm
246.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalimna
27
Toorloo Arm
11
Population
Kalimna
1,350
Toorloo Arm
509
Metric leadKalimna 9Toorloo Arm 11 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 retireesKalimna
- Best for investmentKalimna
- Best for best valueKalimna
- Best for best schoolsToorloo Arm
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 | 43.3/100 | 37.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.1/100 | 25.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 109.7 / 1k | 246.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 2 |
| Walkability | 24.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 13 |
| Green cover | 22.1% | 5.5% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Toorloo Arm stands out for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kalimna, while Toorloo Arm remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.