Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kalorama vs Silvan.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Silvan edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Silvan (1033) sits above Kalorama (1029).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Silvan edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1029).

Common questionsKalorama vs Silvan

Common questions

Does Kalorama or Silvan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Silvan scores 1033 vs 1029 in Kalorama. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Kalorama
Metric
Silvan

Price & Market

$1,121,500
Median house
$308,880
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$416/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$416/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
92.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
6.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
0
1,277
Population
1,323
43
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1029
Avg ICSEA
1033

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).