Kalorama vs Mount Evelyn
The verdict
Mount Evelyn is more affordable, with a median house price of $825K versus $854K in Kalorama. Kalorama rates higher for education (71 vs 53). Mount Evelyn rates higher for liveability (54 vs 33). Kalorama is closer to the coast (33.9 km vs 36.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Evelyn rates higher (100 vs 72/100 in Kalorama).
Scores
| Kalorama | Mount Evelyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 44 |
| Transport | 26 | 26 |
| Education | 71 | 53 |
| Liveability | 33 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kalorama | Mount Evelyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,277 | 9,799 |
| Median age | 43 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,087 | $2,045 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.2% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 79.3% | 85.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Kalorama Moderate Growth · Mount Evelyn Moderate Growth
Property
| Kalorama | Mount Evelyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $854K | $825K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $649K |
| House price YoY | -15.8% | -6.0% |
| 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
| Kalorama | Mount Evelyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 548 | 102 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 78 | 71 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 78 | 112 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,801 | 1,796 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kalorama | Mount Evelyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,021 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kalorama · Mount Evelyn
Transport
| Kalorama | Mount Evelyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 123 | 124 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.2 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Kalorama | Mount Evelyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 9 |
| Parks | 1 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 14 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.9 km | 36.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.9 km | 37.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.9 km | 12.1 km |
Population & growth
| Kalorama | Mount Evelyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,277 | 9,799 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,253 | 9,975 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,482 | 11,370 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | 0.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kalorama or Mount Evelyn?
Mount Evelyn has the higher residential safety score (Kalorama 72/100 vs Mount Evelyn 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Kalorama or Mount Evelyn?
Mount Evelyn is more affordable, with a median house price of $825K versus $854K.
Which has better public transport, Kalorama or Mount Evelyn?
Kalorama and Mount Evelyn have similar transport scores.
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