Overall score
Kalorama
41.0/100
Kilsyth
68.4/100
Kalorama vs Kilsyth, VIC suburb comparison
Kalorama for retirees; Kilsyth for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KaloramaKilsyth
Crime rate
Kalorama
27.1 / 1k
Kilsyth
58.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalorama
116
Kilsyth
260
Population
Kalorama
1,277
Kilsyth
11,699
Metric leadKalorama 3Kilsyth 7across 10 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 | Kalorama | Kilsyth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.0/100 | 68.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.0/100 | 68.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.1 / 1k | 58.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 56 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 116 | 260 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 230 |
| Population | 1,277 | 11,699 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Kalorama reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Kilsyth is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Kalorama pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Kilsyth is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves. On housing, Kalorama sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Kilsyth.
Kalorama suits retirees more clearly, whereas Kilsyth is the stronger match for families and investors.