Overall score
Kialla
48.4/100
Shepparton East
34.9/100
Kialla vs Shepparton East, VIC suburb comparison
Kialla for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KiallaShepparton East
Crime rate
Kialla
50.1 / 1k
Shepparton East
78.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kialla
1
Shepparton East
1
Population
Kialla
8,667
Shepparton East
1,192
Metric leadKialla 7Shepparton East 11 tiedacross 9 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 | Shepparton East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.4/100 | 34.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 89.4/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.1 / 1k | 78.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 26 | — |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 97 | 26 |
| Population | 8,667 | 1,192 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Kialla is a quieter established suburb with space and a country-town pace, while Shepparton East is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Kialla pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Shepparton East is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kialla, while Shepparton East remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.