Overall score
Kilsyth
68.4/100
Mount Dandenong
44.8/100
Kilsyth vs Mount Dandenong, VIC suburb comparison
Kilsyth for families and investment; Mount Dandenong for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KilsythMount Dandenong
Crime rate
Kilsyth
58.1 / 1k
Mount Dandenong
48.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kilsyth
260
Mount Dandenong
151
Population
Kilsyth
11,699
Mount Dandenong
1,271
Metric leadKilsyth 8Mount Dandenong 3across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Dandenong
- Best for familiesKilsyth
- Best for investmentKilsyth
- Best for best valueKilsyth
- Best for best schoolsKilsyth
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 | Mount Dandenong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.4/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.2/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.1 / 1k | 48.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 20 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 35 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 260 | 151 |
| Planning activity | 230 | 22 |
| Population | 11,699 | 1,271 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kilsyth is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Mount Dandenong is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Kilsyth is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Mount Dandenong answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Kilsyth sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Mount Dandenong.
Choose Kilsyth if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Mount Dandenong for retirees.