Kooyong vs Malvern
The verdict
Kooyong has a shorter estimated CBD commute (22 vs 24 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kooyong rates higher (48 vs 41/100 in Malvern).
Scores
KooyongMalvern
| Kooyong | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 95 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 93 | 94 |
| Liveability | 92 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kooyong | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 842 | 9,929 |
| Median age | 44 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,218 | $2,606 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 74.1% | 71.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.4% | 72.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Kooyong High Growth · Malvern High Growth
Property
| Kooyong | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $3.00M |
| Median unit price | $1.06M | $773K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 4.1% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 713 | 997 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 356 | 393 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 238 | 191 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,601 | 6,587 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kooyong | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,143 |
Transport
| Kooyong | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 6 | 45 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 260 m | 90 m |
Liveability
| Kooyong | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 19 |
| Parks | 2 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 19 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 5.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.1 km | 7.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.2 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 570 m |
Population & growth
| Kooyong | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 842 | 9,929 |
| Estimated 2025 | 898 | 10,584 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,110 | 13,088 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.62% | 1.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kooyong or Malvern?
Kooyong has the higher residential safety score (Kooyong 48/100 vs Malvern 41/100).
Which has better public transport, Kooyong or Malvern?
Kooyong and Malvern have similar transport scores.
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