Kialla West vs Toolamba
The verdict
Toolamba rates higher for education (52 vs 45). Toolamba is closer to the coast (153.0 km vs 156.0 km).
Scores
Kialla WestToolamba
| Kialla West | Toolamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 16 | 21 |
| Transport | 0 | 6 |
| Education | 45 | 52 |
| Liveability | 8 | 8 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kialla West | Toolamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 415 | 822 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,017 | $1,960 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.6% | 29.9% |
| Born in Australia | 93.3% | 88.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Kialla West Moderate Growth · Toolamba Moderate Growth
Property
| Kialla West | Toolamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Kialla West | Toolamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 723 | 365 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 241 | 730 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 487 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,615 | 3,163 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kialla West | Toolamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,038 | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kialla West · Toolamba
Transport
| Kialla West | Toolamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 6 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.3 km | 10.9 km |
Liveability
| Kialla West | Toolamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.6°C | 13.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 470 | 470 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 10 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 156.0 km | 153.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 153.1 km | 150.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.9 km | 16.1 km |
Population & growth
| Kialla West | Toolamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 415 | 822 |
| Estimated 2025 | 471 | 823 |
| Projected 2041 | 498 | 987 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.22% | 0.03% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Kialla West or Toolamba?
Kialla West has a higher average school ICSEA (Kialla West 1038 vs Toolamba 1028; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kialla West or Toolamba?
Toolamba has the higher transport score (Kialla West 0/100 vs Toolamba 6/100).
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