Overall score
Kooyong
51.8/100
South Yarra
58.3/100
Kooyong vs South Yarra, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kooyong for families and investment; South Yarra for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KooyongSouth Yarra
Crime rate
Kooyong
81.2 / 1k
South Yarra
115.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kooyong
27
South Yarra
898
Population
Kooyong
842
South Yarra
25,028
Metric leadKooyong 4South Yarra 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 retireesSouth Yarra
- Best for familiesKooyong
- Best for investmentKooyong
- 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 | South Yarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.8/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.1/100 | 47.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.2 / 1k | 115.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 94 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 898 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 486 |
| Green cover | 22.9% | 15.8% |
| Population | 842 | 25,028 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Kooyong reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; South Yarra is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Kooyong pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas South Yarra is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Kooyong suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas South Yarra is the stronger match for 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.