Overall score
Ashgrove
86.7/100
Red Hill
72.0/100
Ashgrove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ashgrove
86.7/100
Red Hill
72.0/100
Crime rate
Ashgrove
19.8 / 1k
Red Hill
29.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashgrove
719
Red Hill
153
Population
Ashgrove
13,450
Red Hill
5,834
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.
Ashgrove is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Red Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Ashgrove pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Red Hill is the better pick for excellent public transport and an affluent, sought-after address.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Ashgrove, while Red Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.