Overall score
Kooyong
51.8/100
Malvern East
57.3/100
Kooyong vs Malvern East, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kooyong for families and value; Malvern East for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KooyongMalvern East
Crime rate
Kooyong
81.2 / 1k
Malvern East
113.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kooyong
27
Malvern East
356
Population
Kooyong
842
Malvern East
22,296
Metric leadKooyong 4Malvern East 72 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 retireesMalvern East
- Best for familiesKooyong
- Best for best valueKooyong
- Best for best schoolsKooyong
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 | 51.8/100 | 57.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.1/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.2 / 1k | 113.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 135 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 356 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 513 |
| Green cover | 22.9% | 6.7% |
| Population | 842 | 22,296 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Kooyong is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, 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, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook; Malvern East answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Kooyong if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Malvern East for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.