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Big Hill vs Kangaroo Flat, VIC suburb comparison

Kangaroo Flat for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Big HillKangaroo Flat

Overall score

Big Hill

32.1/100

Kangaroo Flat

73.3/100

Crime rate

Big Hill

—

Kangaroo Flat

101.6 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Big Hill

7

Kangaroo Flat

153

Population

Big Hill

281

Kangaroo Flat

11,328

Metric leadBig Hill 3Kangaroo Flat 5across 8 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryBig HillKangaroo Flat
Overall score32.1/10073.3/100
Housing (desirability)91.7/10088.3/100
Crime rate—101.6 / 1k
Schools & preschools13
Parks & reserves—10
Public transport stops—70
Walkability0.0/10090.0/100
Nearby amenities7153
Planning activity9103
Population28111,328
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/102/10

Comparison summary

Big Hill is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Kangaroo Flat is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.

Big Hill pulls ahead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Kangaroo Flat is the better pick for schools and education options and walkability.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kangaroo Flat, while Big Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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