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Carrington vs The Hill, NSW suburb comparison

Carrington for value; The Hill for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

CarringtonThe Hill

Overall score

Carrington

43.4/100

The Hill

40.7/100

Crime rate

Carrington

149.0 / 1k

The Hill

218.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Carrington

79

The Hill

135

Population

Carrington

2,061

The Hill

2,076

Metric leadCarrington 7The Hill 4across 11 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.

CategoryCarringtonThe Hill
Overall score43.4/10040.7/100
Housing (desirability)49.7/10032.2/100
Crime rate149.0 / 1k218.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools56
Parks & reserves82
Public transport stops3617
Walkability48.0/10025.5/100
Nearby amenities79135
Planning activity915
Population2,0612,076
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)8/1010/10

Comparison summary

Carrington is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while The Hill is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. The Hill leans into coastal living, while Carrington feels more inland and suburban in character.

Carrington pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas The Hill is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community.

Choose Carrington if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward The Hill for families and people chasing a beach lifestyle.

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