Overall score
Arana Hills
70.6/100
Eatons Hill
54.1/100
Arana Hills for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Arana Hills
70.6/100
Eatons Hill
54.1/100
Crime rate
Arana Hills
34.8 / 1k
Eatons Hill
11.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arana Hills
262
Eatons Hill
32
Population
Arana Hills
6,971
Eatons Hill
7,822
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 | Arana Hills | Eatons Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.6/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.1/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.8 / 1k | 11.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 14 |
| Walkability | 98.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 262 | 32 |
| Green cover | 10.3% | 8.1% |
| Population | 6,971 | 7,822 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Arana Hills is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Eatons Hill is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand. Arana Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Eatons Hill keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Arana Hills is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Eatons Hill answers with a quieter safety profile, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Arana Hills suits families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Eatons Hill is the stronger match for retirees.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.