Overall score
Kalkite
55.1/100
Moonbah
48.5/100
Kalkite vs Moonbah, NSW Suburb Comparison
Kalkite for retirees and families; Moonbah for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KalkiteMoonbah
Crime rate
Kalkite
43.9 / 1k
Moonbah
42.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalkite
2
Moonbah
0
Population
Kalkite
294
Moonbah
564
Metric leadKalkite 5Moonbah 43 tiedacross 12 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 | Kalkite | Moonbah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.1/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 45.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.9 / 1k | 42.6 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 46 | 34 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 2 |
| Green cover | 42.3% | 17.5% |
| Population | 294 | 564 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kalkite is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Moonbah is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Kalkite tends to lead on public transport access, plus nearby cafés and amenities, while Moonbah stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Moonbah, while Kalkite 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.