Overall score
Kooyong
42.7/100
Malvern East
66.3/100
Kooyong vs Malvern East, VIC suburb comparison
Kooyong for retirees and families; Malvern East for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KooyongMalvern East
Crime rate
Kooyong
86.4 / 1k
Malvern East
112.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kooyong
23
Malvern East
343
Population
Kooyong
842
Malvern East
22,296
Metric leadKooyong 3Malvern East 71 tiedacross 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 retireesKooyong
- Best for familiesKooyong
- Best for investmentMalvern East
- Best for best valueMalvern East
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 | Kooyong | Malvern East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.7/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 6.7/100 | 7.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.4 / 1k | 112.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 135 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 343 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 513 |
| Population | 842 | 22,296 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Kooyong is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Malvern East is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Kooyong sits closer to the city centre, whereas Malvern East is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Kooyong is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Malvern East answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Choose Kooyong if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Malvern East for investors and value-focused buyers.