Overall score
Kalorama
51.7/100
Mount Evelyn
60.7/100
Kalorama vs Mount Evelyn, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kalorama for families and schools; Mount Evelyn for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KaloramaMount Evelyn
Crime rate
Kalorama
35.8 / 1k
Mount Evelyn
31.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalorama
155
Mount Evelyn
200
Population
Kalorama
1,277
Mount Evelyn
9,799
Metric leadKalorama 2Mount Evelyn 91 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 Evelyn
- Best for familiesKalorama
- Best for investmentMount Evelyn
- Best for best valueMount Evelyn
- 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 Evelyn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.7/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.5/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.8 / 1k | 31.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 41 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 155 | 200 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 152 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 10.0% |
| 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, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Mount Evelyn stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Kalorama sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Mount Evelyn.
Choose Kalorama if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Mount Evelyn for investors, value-focused buyers, 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.