Overall score
Kialla
48.4/100
Kialla West
45.0/100
Kialla for investment and value; Kialla West for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kialla
48.4/100
Kialla West
45.0/100
Crime rate
Kialla
50.1 / 1k
Kialla West
29.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kialla
1
Kialla West
4
Population
Kialla
8,667
Kialla West
415
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 | Kialla | Kialla West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.4/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 89.4/100 | 79.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.1 / 1k | 29.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 26 | — |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 97 | 7 |
| Population | 8,667 | 415 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Kialla reads as a quieter established suburb with space and a country-town pace; Kialla West is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Kialla is stronger for housing affordability and schools and education options; Kialla West answers with a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
Kialla suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Kialla West is the stronger match for retirees and families.