Overall score
Acacia Hills
39.9/100
Railton
37.6/100
Acacia Hills for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Acacia Hills
39.9/100
Railton
37.6/100
Crime rate
Acacia Hills
3188.6 / 1k
Railton
2154.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acacia Hills
1
Railton
1
Population
Acacia Hills
729
Railton
1,079
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Acacia Hills | Railton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 37.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 79.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 3188.6 / 1k | 2154.7 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 1 |
| Population | 729 | 1,079 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Acacia Hills is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Railton is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Acacia Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Railton keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Acacia Hills is stronger for housing affordability and overall desirability; Railton answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Acacia Hills sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Railton.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Acacia Hills, while Railton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.