East Hills vs Picnic Point, NSW suburb comparison

East Hills for families; Picnic Point for retirees and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

East HillsPicnic Point

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

Metric leadEast Hills 2Picnic Point 72 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryEast HillsPicnic Point
Overall score52.6/10057.2/100
Housing (desirability)35.1/10046.2/100
Crime rate30.0 / 1k30.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools66
Parks & reserves48
Public transport stops7251
Walkability32.0/10034.0/100
Nearby amenities8479
Planning activity1411
Population3,3706,413
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)7/1010/10

Comparison summary

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.

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