Overall score
Craigmore
34.2/100
One Tree Hill
42.8/100
Craigmore for retirees and value; One Tree Hill for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Craigmore
34.2/100
One Tree Hill
42.8/100
Crime rate
Craigmore
38.8 / 1k
One Tree Hill
27.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Craigmore
91
One Tree Hill
7
Population
Craigmore
10,943
One Tree Hill
1,043
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.
| Category | Craigmore | One Tree Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.2/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.0/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.8 / 1k | 27.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | — |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 91 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 18 |
| Green cover | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Population | 10,943 | 1,043 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 8/10 |
Craigmore is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while One Tree Hill is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Craigmore sits in a middle-ring position, whereas One Tree Hill is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Craigmore pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability, whereas One Tree Hill is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Craigmore suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas One Tree Hill is the stronger match for retirees.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.