Overall score
Diggers Rest
59.9/100
Hillside
72.3/100
Diggers Rest vs Hillside, VIC suburb comparison
Diggers Rest for investment; Hillside for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Diggers RestHillside
Crime rate
Diggers Rest
38.5 / 1k
Hillside
—
Nearby amenities
Diggers Rest
40
Hillside
323
Population
Diggers Rest
5,669
Hillside
17,331
Metric leadDiggers Rest 0Hillside 10across 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 familiesHillside
- Best for investmentDiggers Rest
- Best for best valueHillside
- Best for best schoolsHillside
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 | Diggers Rest | Hillside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.9/100 | 72.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.5 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 52 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 323 |
| Planning activity | 49 | 12 |
| Population | 5,669 | 17,331 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Diggers Rest is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, while Hillside is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Hillside sits among greener hillside streets, while Diggers Rest keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Diggers Rest tends to lead on excellent public transport and rapid growth and new development, while Hillside stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options.
Diggers Rest suits investors more clearly, whereas Hillside is the stronger match for families and value-focused buyers.