Burnside Heights vs Hillside, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Burnside Heights | Hillside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.7/100 | 75.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.8/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.0 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 52 |
| Walkability | 21.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 323 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 119 |
| Population | 6,377 | 17,331 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBurnside Heights
- Best for familiesHillside
- Best for investmentHillside
- Best for best valueHillside
- Best for best schoolsHillside
Comparison summary
Burnside Heights and Hillside (Melton - Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hillside (Melton - Vic.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hillside (Melton - Vic.); Housing (desirability) favours Hillside (Melton - Vic.); Schools & preschools favours Hillside (Melton - Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Burnside Heights, Families → Hillside (Melton - Vic.), Investment → Hillside (Melton - Vic.), Best value → Hillside (Melton - Vic.).