Overall score
Ascot
49.1/100
White Hills
48.4/100
Ascot for families and schools; White Hills for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ascot
49.1/100
White Hills
48.4/100
Crime rate
Ascot
—
White Hills
60.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ascot
27
White Hills
78
Population
Ascot
2,571
White Hills
3,620
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 | Ascot | White Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.1/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Crime rate | — | 60.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 31 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 78 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 55 |
| Green cover | 8.2% | 11.8% |
| Population | 2,571 | 3,620 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Ascot reads as a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; White Hills is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. White Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Ascot keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Ascot pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas White Hills is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Ascot generally means more mid-market housing value, while White Hills leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Ascot suits investors more clearly, whereas White Hills is the stronger match for retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.