Overall score
Christmas Hills
43.0/100
Panton Hill
53.2/100
Christmas Hills vs Panton Hill, VIC suburb comparison
Panton Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Christmas HillsPanton Hill
Crime rate
Christmas Hills
195.7 / 1k
Panton Hill
82.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Christmas Hills
13
Panton Hill
23
Population
Christmas Hills
365
Panton Hill
1,063
Metric leadChristmas Hills 1Panton Hill 72 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPanton Hill
- Best for familiesPanton Hill
- Best for investmentPanton Hill
- Best for best valuePanton Hill
- Best for best schoolsPanton Hill
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.
| Category | Christmas Hills | Panton Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.0/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.1/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 195.7 / 1k | 82.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 12 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 34 |
| Population | 365 | 1,063 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Christmas Hills is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Panton Hill is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Christmas Hills tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Panton Hill stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Christmas Hills suits retirees more clearly, whereas Panton Hill is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.