Overall score
Kalorama
41.0/100
Mount Evelyn
69.2/100
Kalorama vs Mount Evelyn, VIC suburb comparison
Kalorama for retirees; Mount Evelyn for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KaloramaMount Evelyn
Crime rate
Kalorama
27.1 / 1k
Mount Evelyn
34.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalorama
116
Mount Evelyn
184
Population
Kalorama
1,277
Mount Evelyn
9,799
Metric leadKalorama 3Mount Evelyn 7across 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 retireesKalorama
- Best for investmentMount Evelyn
- Best for best valueMount Evelyn
- Best for best schoolsMount Evelyn
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 Evelyn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.0/100 | 69.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.0/100 | 67.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.1 / 1k | 34.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 41 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 116 | 184 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 152 |
| Population | 1,277 | 9,799 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kalorama is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Mount Evelyn is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Kalorama tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Mount Evelyn stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves. On housing, Kalorama sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Mount Evelyn.
Choose Kalorama if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Mount Evelyn for investors and value-focused buyers.