Overall score
Kalorama
41.0/100
Mount Dandenong
44.8/100
Kalorama vs Mount Dandenong, VIC suburb comparison
Kalorama for value; Mount Dandenong for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KaloramaMount Dandenong
Crime rate
Kalorama
27.1 / 1k
Mount Dandenong
48.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalorama
116
Mount Dandenong
151
Population
Kalorama
1,277
Mount Dandenong
1,271
Metric leadKalorama 4Mount Dandenong 6across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Dandenong
- Best for best valueKalorama
- Best for best schoolsMount Dandenong
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 | Mount Dandenong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.0/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.0/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.1 / 1k | 48.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 35 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 116 | 151 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 22 |
| Population | 1,277 | 1,271 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Kalorama reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Mount Dandenong is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Kalorama tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Mount Dandenong stands out for public transport access and walkability.
Kalorama suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mount Dandenong is the stronger match for retirees and households prioritising schools.