Overall score
Cottles Bridge
48.6/100
Panton Hill
53.2/100
Cottles Bridge vs Panton Hill, VIC suburb comparison
Cottles Bridge for retirees and families; Panton Hill for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cottles BridgePanton Hill
Crime rate
Cottles Bridge
65.4 / 1k
Panton Hill
82.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cottles Bridge
0
Panton Hill
23
Population
Cottles Bridge
609
Panton Hill
1,063
Metric leadCottles Bridge 2Panton Hill 52 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCottles Bridge
- Best for familiesCottles Bridge
- Best for investmentPanton Hill
- Best for best valuePanton 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 | Cottles Bridge | Panton Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.6/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.6/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.4 / 1k | 82.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 12 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 34 |
| Population | 609 | 1,063 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cottles Bridge is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Panton Hill is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Cottles Bridge tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Panton Hill stands out for housing affordability and walkability.
Retirees and families may find Cottles Bridge the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Panton Hill.