Overall score
Clearview
40.6/100
Hillcrest
48.6/100
Hillcrest for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clearview
40.6/100
Hillcrest
48.6/100
Crime rate
Clearview
75.2 / 1k
Hillcrest
76.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clearview
40
Hillcrest
81
Population
Clearview
4,261
Hillcrest
3,659
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.
Clearview reads as a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible; Hillcrest is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Clearview tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a larger local community, while Hillcrest stands out for housing affordability and walkability. On housing, Clearview sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Hillcrest.
Choose Clearview if you are weighing families; lean toward Hillcrest for investors and value-focused buyers.