Overall score
Kialla
42.6/100
Orrvale
27.7/100
Kialla vs Orrvale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kialla for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KiallaOrrvale
Crime rate
Kialla
50.3 / 1k
Orrvale
99.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kialla
7
Orrvale
3
Population
Kialla
8,667
Orrvale
450
Metric leadKialla 9Orrvale 11 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 | Orrvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.6/100 | 27.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.7/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.3 / 1k | 99.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 13.4/100 | 13.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 26 | — |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 97 | 12 |
| Green cover | 6.3% | 1.9% |
| Population | 8,667 | 450 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kialla is a quieter established suburb with space and a country-town pace, and Orrvale is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Kialla pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Orrvale is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook. Kialla generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Orrvale leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kialla, while Orrvale 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.