Overall score
Eaglehawk
47.5/100
Sailors Gully
37.3/100
Eaglehawk for investment and value; Sailors Gully for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Eaglehawk
47.5/100
Sailors Gully
37.3/100
Crime rate
Eaglehawk
93.6 / 1k
Sailors Gully
54.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eaglehawk
81
Sailors Gully
7
Population
Eaglehawk
5,538
Sailors Gully
743
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 | Eaglehawk | Sailors Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.5/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.1/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 93.6 / 1k | 54.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 48 | — |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 81 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 21 |
| Population | 5,538 | 743 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Eaglehawk reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Sailors Gully is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Sailors Gully sits among greener hillside streets, while Eaglehawk keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Eaglehawk pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Sailors Gully is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Eaglehawk if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Sailors Gully for retirees and families.