Overall score
Kilsyth
55.6/100
Mooroolbark
58.3/100
Kilsyth vs Mooroolbark, VIC Suburb Comparison
Mooroolbark for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KilsythMooroolbark
Crime rate
Kilsyth
54.3 / 1k
Mooroolbark
43.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kilsyth
268
Mooroolbark
586
Population
Kilsyth
11,699
Mooroolbark
23,059
Metric leadKilsyth 3Mooroolbark 91 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMooroolbark
- Best for familiesMooroolbark
- Best for investmentMooroolbark
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 | Kilsyth | Mooroolbark |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.6/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.4/100 | 57.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.3 / 1k | 43.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 20 | 31 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 54 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 268 | 586 |
| Planning activity | 230 | 248 |
| Green cover | 5.9% | 9.1% |
| Population | 11,699 | 23,059 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kilsyth is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Mooroolbark is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks.
Kilsyth tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook, while Mooroolbark stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mooroolbark, while Kilsyth 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.