Overall score
Kialla
42.6/100
Toolamba
40.4/100
Kialla vs Toolamba, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kialla for retirees and value; Toolamba for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KiallaToolamba
Crime rate
Kialla
50.3 / 1k
Toolamba
91.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kialla
7
Toolamba
8
Population
Kialla
8,667
Toolamba
822
Metric leadKialla 10Toolamba 3across 13 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 | Toolamba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.6/100 | 40.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.7/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.3 / 1k | 91.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 13.4/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 1 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 97 | 20 |
| Green cover | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| Population | 8,667 | 822 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Kialla is a quieter established suburb with space and a country-town pace, while Toolamba is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Kialla is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Toolamba answers with nearby cafés and amenities, plus a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Kialla sits in a gently premium band, compared with a well priced feel in Toolamba.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kialla, while Toolamba 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.