Overall score
Kalorama
51.7/100
Mount Dandenong
54.1/100
Kalorama vs Mount Dandenong, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kalorama for investment and value; Mount Dandenong for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KaloramaMount Dandenong
Crime rate
Kalorama
35.8 / 1k
Mount Dandenong
40.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalorama
155
Mount Dandenong
158
Population
Kalorama
1,277
Mount Dandenong
1,271
Metric leadKalorama 3Mount Dandenong 81 tiedacross 12 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 investmentKalorama
- Best for best valueKalorama
- Best for best schoolsKalorama
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 | 51.7/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.5/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.8 / 1k | 40.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 35 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 155 | 158 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 22 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 11.5% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Mount Dandenong stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Kalorama suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mount Dandenong is the stronger match for retirees and households prioritising schools.
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.