Overall score
Kyabram
35.6/100
Lancaster
41.7/100
Kyabram vs Lancaster, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kyabram for investment and value; Lancaster for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KyabramLancaster
Crime rate
Kyabram
72.1 / 1k
Lancaster
30.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kyabram
59
Lancaster
3
Population
Kyabram
7,416
Lancaster
398
Metric leadKyabram 5Lancaster 61 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Kyabram | Lancaster |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 41.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.0/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.1 / 1k | 30.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.6/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 4 |
| Walkability | 5.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 59 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 87 | 8 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 7,416 | 398 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kyabram is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Lancaster is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Kyabram tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Lancaster stands out for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability. On housing, Kyabram sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Lancaster.
Kyabram suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Lancaster is the stronger match for retirees.
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.