Kallista vs Monbulk
The verdict
Monbulk is more affordable, with a median house price of $780K versus $871K in Kallista. Kallista rates higher for transport (40 vs 22). Monbulk rates higher for liveability (49 vs 43). Kallista is closer to the coast (30.4 km vs 33.6 km).
Scores
| Kallista | Monbulk | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 43 |
| Transport | 40 | 22 |
| Education | 75 | 59 |
| Liveability | 43 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kallista | Monbulk | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,418 | 3,651 |
| Median age | 47 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,003 | $1,722 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.5% | 32.2% |
| Born in Australia | 78.9% | 80.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Kallista Moderate Growth · Monbulk Moderate Growth
Property
| Kallista | Monbulk | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $871K | $780K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -16.8% | -1.6% |
| 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
| Kallista | Monbulk | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 141 | 219 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 110 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 71 | 247 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,128 | 2,849 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kallista | Monbulk | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,047 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kallista · Monbulk
Transport
| Kallista | Monbulk | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 40 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 132 | 136 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 7.5 km |
Liveability
| Kallista | Monbulk | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.4 km | 33.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.0 km | 41.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.0 km | 10.4 km |
Population & growth
| Kallista | Monbulk | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,418 | 3,651 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,391 | 3,639 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,645 | 4,236 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.48% | -0.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kallista or Monbulk?
Kallista and Monbulk have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Kallista or Monbulk?
Monbulk is more affordable, with a median house price of $780K versus $871K.
Which has better public transport, Kallista or Monbulk?
Kallista has the higher transport score (Kallista 40/100 vs Monbulk 22/100).
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