Overall score
Diamond Creek
70.1/100
Hurstbridge
64.5/100
Diamond Creek vs Hurstbridge, VIC Suburb Comparison
Diamond Creek for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Diamond CreekHurstbridge
Crime rate
Diamond Creek
38.6 / 1k
Hurstbridge
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Diamond Creek
741
Hurstbridge
249
Population
Diamond Creek
12,503
Hurstbridge
3,554
Metric leadDiamond Creek 9Hurstbridge 31 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentDiamond Creek
- Best for best schoolsDiamond Creek
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 | Diamond Creek | Hurstbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.1/100 | 64.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.6/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.6 / 1k | 18.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 37 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 12 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 741 | 249 |
| Planning activity | 259 | 80 |
| Green cover | 19.2% | 11.2% |
| Population | 12,503 | 3,554 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Diamond Creek is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Hurstbridge is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Hurstbridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Diamond Creek keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Diamond Creek is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Hurstbridge answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Diamond Creek suits retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Hurstbridge is the stronger match for investors.
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.