Overall score
Kialla
48.4/100
Mooroopna
62.8/100
Kialla vs Mooroopna, VIC suburb comparison
Kialla for retirees and families; Mooroopna for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KiallaMooroopna
Crime rate
Kialla
50.1 / 1k
Mooroopna
194.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kialla
1
Mooroopna
119
Population
Kialla
8,667
Mooroopna
8,312
Metric leadKialla 4Mooroopna 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Kialla | Mooroopna |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.4/100 | 62.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 89.4/100 | 84.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.1 / 1k | 194.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 71 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 119 |
| Planning activity | 97 | 48 |
| Population | 8,667 | 8,312 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kialla is a quieter established suburb with space and a country-town pace, and Mooroopna is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Kialla pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Mooroopna is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access. Kialla generally means more mid-market housing value, while Mooroopna leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Kialla suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Mooroopna is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.