Overall score
Kalorama
41.0/100
Wandin North
59.0/100
Kalorama vs Wandin North, VIC suburb comparison
Kalorama for retirees and families; Wandin North for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KaloramaWandin North
Crime rate
Kalorama
27.1 / 1k
Wandin North
36.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalorama
116
Wandin North
94
Population
Kalorama
1,277
Wandin North
3,132
Metric leadKalorama 5Wandin North 5across 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 familiesKalorama
- Best for investmentWandin North
- Best for best valueWandin North
- Best for best schoolsWandin North
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 | 41.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.0/100 | 57.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.1 / 1k | 36.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 15 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 80.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 116 | 94 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 58 |
| 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 and public transport access, whereas Wandin North is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Kalorama suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Wandin North is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.