Diggers Rest vs Hillside, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Diggers Rest | Hillside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.0/100 | 75.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.1 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 46 | 52 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 323 |
| Planning activity | 49 | 119 |
| Population | 5,669 | 17,331 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Diggers Rest and Hillside (Melton - Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hillside (Melton - Vic.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hillside (Melton - Vic.); Housing (desirability) favours Hillside (Melton - Vic.); Schools & preschools favours Hillside (Melton - Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Hillside (Melton - Vic.), Families → Hillside (Melton - Vic.), Investment → Hillside (Melton - Vic.), Best value → Hillside (Melton - Vic.).