Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kalorama vs Wandin East.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kalorama (1029) sits above Wandin East (1026). Kalorama skews owner-occupied (92%), Wandin East runs more rental-dense (78% owner).

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

Kalorama edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 1026).

Common questionsKalorama vs Wandin East

Common questions

Does Kalorama or Wandin East have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kalorama scores 1029 vs 1026 in Wandin East. 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
Wandin East

Price & Market

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

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
92.0%
Owner occupied
78.0%
6.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
0
1,277
Population
408
43
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
18
1029
Avg ICSEA
1026

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).