Overall score
Kalorama
51.7/100
Silvan
43.9/100
Kalorama for families and schools; Silvan for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kalorama
51.7/100
Silvan
43.9/100
Crime rate
Kalorama
35.8 / 1k
Silvan
36.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalorama
155
Silvan
18
Population
Kalorama
1,277
Silvan
1,323
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 | Silvan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.7/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.5/100 | 30.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.8 / 1k | 36.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 21 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 155 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 45 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 18.9% |
| Population | 1,277 | 1,323 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Kalorama reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Silvan is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Kalorama sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Silvan is further out with more breathing room.
Kalorama pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Silvan is the better pick for housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community. Kalorama generally means more sought-after housing, while Silvan leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Silvan, while Kalorama remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.