Overall score
Kalorama
41.0/100
Olinda
42.9/100
Kalorama for retirees and families; Olinda for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kalorama
41.0/100
Olinda
42.9/100
Crime rate
Kalorama
27.1 / 1k
Olinda
56.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalorama
116
Olinda
314
Population
Kalorama
1,277
Olinda
1,773
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Kalorama | Olinda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.0/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.0/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.1 / 1k | 56.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 18 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 116 | 314 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 43 |
| Population | 1,277 | 1,773 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Kalorama is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Olinda is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Kalorama tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Olinda stands out for parks and reserves and walkability.
Retirees and families may find Kalorama the better fit, while investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Olinda.