Overall score
Kallaroo
60.2/100
Sorrento
59.9/100
Kallaroo for investment and value; Sorrento for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kallaroo
60.2/100
Sorrento
59.9/100
Crime rate
Kallaroo
1766.3 / 1k
Sorrento
1216.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kallaroo
69
Sorrento
82
Population
Kallaroo
5,305
Sorrento
7,795
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Kallaroo reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; Sorrento is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Kallaroo is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Sorrento answers with a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Kallaroo suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Sorrento is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.