Overall score
Kooyong
42.7/100
South Yarra
65.6/100
Kooyong vs South Yarra, VIC suburb comparison
Kooyong for retirees and families; South Yarra for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KooyongSouth Yarra
Crime rate
Kooyong
86.4 / 1k
South Yarra
118.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kooyong
23
South Yarra
901
Population
Kooyong
842
South Yarra
25,028
Metric leadKooyong 4South Yarra 61 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 best valueSouth Yarra
- 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 | South Yarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.7/100 | 65.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 6.7/100 | 6.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.4 / 1k | 118.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 14 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 94 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 901 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 486 |
| Population | 842 | 25,028 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Kooyong reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; South Yarra is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Kooyong pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas South Yarra is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
Kooyong suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas South Yarra is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.