Overall score
Kallista
39.5/100
Sherbrooke
26.7/100
Kallista vs Sherbrooke, VIC suburb comparison
Kallista for retirees and families; Sherbrooke for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KallistaSherbrooke
Crime rate
Kallista
19.0 / 1k
Sherbrooke
76.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kallista
1
Sherbrooke
172
Population
Kallista
1,418
Sherbrooke
294
Metric leadKallista 4Sherbrooke 61 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 retireesKallista
- Best for familiesKallista
- Best for investmentKallista
- Best for best valueKallista
- Best for best schoolsSherbrooke
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 | Kallista | Sherbrooke |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.5/100 | 26.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.1/100 | 7.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.0 / 1k | 76.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 9 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 17.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 172 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 3 |
| Population | 1,418 | 294 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kallista is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Sherbrooke is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Kallista sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Sherbrooke is in a middle-ring position.
Kallista pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Sherbrooke is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
Retirees and investors may find Kallista the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Sherbrooke.