Craigieburn vs Kalkallo
The verdict
Kalkallo is more affordable, with a median house price of $629K versus $653K in Craigieburn. Craigieburn rates higher for transport (98 vs 57). Kalkallo rates higher for education (63 vs 58). Craigieburn is closer to the coast (28.0 km vs 34.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Craigieburn rates higher (85 vs 40/100 in Kalkallo).
Scores
| Craigieburn | Kalkallo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 52 |
| Transport | 98 | 57 |
| Education | 58 | 63 |
| Liveability | 79 | 38 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Craigieburn | Kalkallo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,178 | 5,548 |
| Median age | 32 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,798 | $2,047 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.4% | 45.0% |
| Born in Australia | 47.1% | 46.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Craigieburn High Growth · Kalkallo High Growth
Property
| Craigieburn | Kalkallo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $653K | $629K |
| Median unit price | $430K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 0.9% | -3.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Craigieburn | Kalkallo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 40 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 155 | 649 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 364 | 595 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 422 | 811 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,537 | 6,958 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Craigieburn | Kalkallo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 2 |
| Government | 12 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Craigieburn · Kalkallo
Transport
| Craigieburn | Kalkallo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 57 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 201 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 108 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Craigieburn | Kalkallo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 1 |
| Parks | 152 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 57 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 55 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.0 km | 34.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.5 km | 32.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.7 km | 14.9 km |
Population & growth
| Craigieburn | Kalkallo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 65,178 | 5,548 |
| Estimated 2025 | 67,273 | 9,184 |
| Projected 2041 | 105,416 | 8,973 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 13.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Craigieburn or Kalkallo?
Craigieburn has the higher residential safety score (Craigieburn 85/100 vs Kalkallo 40/100).
Which is more affordable, Craigieburn or Kalkallo?
Kalkallo is more affordable, with a median house price of $629K versus $653K.
Which has better schools, Craigieburn or Kalkallo?
Kalkallo has a higher average school ICSEA (Craigieburn 993 vs Kalkallo 1028; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Craigieburn or Kalkallo?
Craigieburn has the higher transport score (Craigieburn 98/100 vs Kalkallo 57/100).
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