Overall score
Baldivis
40.6/100
Hillman
31.8/100
Baldivis for retirees and value; Hillman for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Baldivis
40.6/100
Hillman
31.8/100
Crime rate
Baldivis
61.4 / 1k
Hillman
61.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baldivis
163
Hillman
20
Population
Baldivis
37,697
Hillman
1,807
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 | Baldivis | Hillman |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.6/100 | 31.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.2/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.4 / 1k | 61.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | — |
| Public transport stops | 160 | 15 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Population | 37,697 | 1,807 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Baldivis reads as a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks; Hillman is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Baldivis sits among greener hillside streets, while Hillman keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Baldivis tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, while Hillman stands out for schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Baldivis, while Hillman remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.