Overall score
East Hills
52.6/100
Picnic Point
57.2/100
East Hills for families; Picnic Point for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
East Hills
52.6/100
Picnic Point
57.2/100
Crime rate
East Hills
30.0 / 1k
Picnic Point
30.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Hills
84
Picnic Point
79
Population
East Hills
3,370
Picnic Point
6,413
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 | East Hills | Picnic Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.6/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.1/100 | 46.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.0 / 1k | 30.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 72 | 51 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 84 | 79 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 11 |
| Population | 3,370 | 6,413 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
East Hills is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Picnic Point is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. East Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Picnic Point keeps a flatter suburban layout.
East Hills pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Picnic Point is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Families may find East Hills the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Picnic Point.