Overall score
Kialla
42.6/100
Shepparton East
28.2/100
Kialla for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kialla
42.6/100
Shepparton East
28.2/100
Crime rate
Kialla
50.3 / 1k
Shepparton East
76.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kialla
7
Shepparton East
1
Population
Kialla
8,667
Shepparton East
1,192
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 | Shepparton East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.6/100 | 28.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.7/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.3 / 1k | 76.1 / 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 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 97 | 26 |
| Green cover | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| Population | 8,667 | 1,192 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
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, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Shepparton East is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Kialla sits in a gently premium band, compared with a well priced feel in Shepparton East.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kialla, while Shepparton East 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.