Overall score
Barmaryee
43.1/100
Hidden Valley
29.3/100
Barmaryee for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Barmaryee
43.1/100
Hidden Valley
29.3/100
Crime rate
Barmaryee
36.9 / 1k
Hidden Valley
36.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barmaryee
6
Hidden Valley
1
Population
Barmaryee
925
Hidden Valley
879
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 | Barmaryee | Hidden Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.1/100 | 29.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.9 / 1k | 36.7 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 1 |
| Population | 925 | 879 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Barmaryee reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Hidden Valley is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Barmaryee pulls ahead on housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Hidden Valley is the better pick for a quieter safety profile. On housing, Barmaryee sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Hidden Valley.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Barmaryee, while Hidden Valley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.