Kooyong vs Malvern East
The verdict
Malvern East rates higher for liveability (98 vs 92). Kooyong is closer to the coast (6.2 km vs 7.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kooyong rates higher (48 vs 35/100 in Malvern East).
Scores
KooyongMalvern East
| Kooyong | Malvern East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 97 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 93 | 94 |
| Liveability | 92 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kooyong | Malvern East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 842 | 22,296 |
| Median age | 44 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,218 | $2,383 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 74.1% | 68.5% |
| Born in Australia | 76.4% | 67.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Kooyong High Growth · Malvern East High Growth
Property
| Kooyong | Malvern East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $2.14M |
| Median unit price | $1.06M | $643K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -2.8% |
| 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
| Kooyong | Malvern East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 35 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 713 | 1,005 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 356 | 628 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 238 | 220 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,601 | 10,029 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kooyong | Malvern East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,148 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kooyong · Malvern East
Transport
| Kooyong | Malvern East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 85 |
| Light rail stops | 6 | 16 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 260 m | 350 m |
Liveability
| Kooyong | Malvern East | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 63 |
| Parks | 2 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 28 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 7.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.1 km | 11.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.2 km | 7.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Kooyong | Malvern East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 842 | 22,296 |
| Estimated 2025 | 898 | 24,098 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,110 | 29,389 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.62% | 1.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kooyong or Malvern East?
Kooyong has the higher residential safety score (Kooyong 48/100 vs Malvern East 35/100).
Which has better public transport, Kooyong or Malvern East?
Kooyong and Malvern East have similar transport scores.
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