Overall score
Kalorama
51.7/100
Wandin North
59.5/100
Kalorama vs Wandin North, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kalorama for families and schools; Wandin North for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KaloramaWandin North
Crime rate
Kalorama
35.8 / 1k
Wandin North
36.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalorama
155
Wandin North
98
Population
Kalorama
1,277
Wandin North
3,132
Metric leadKalorama 5Wandin North 61 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 retireesWandin North
- Best for familiesKalorama
- Best for investmentWandin North
- Best for best valueWandin North
- 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 | Wandin North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.7/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.5/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.8 / 1k | 36.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 15 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 80.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 155 | 98 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 58 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 5.4% |
| Population | 1,277 | 3,132 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kalorama is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Wandin North is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Kalorama pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Wandin North is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Kalorama suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Wandin North is the stronger match 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.