Overall score
East Rockingham
22.8/100
Hillman
31.8/100
East Rockingham for beach lifestyle; Hillman for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
East Rockingham
22.8/100
Hillman
31.8/100
Crime rate
East Rockingham
59.7 / 1k
Hillman
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Rockingham
12
Hillman
20
Population
East Rockingham
311
Hillman
1,807
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 Rockingham | Hillman |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.8/100 | 31.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 15 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 20 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| Population | 311 | 1,807 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
East Rockingham is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Hillman is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Where East Rockingham is shaped by the coast, Hillman offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
East Rockingham pulls ahead on relatively affordable housing and easy access to the coast, whereas Hillman is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
People chasing a beach lifestyle may find East Rockingham the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hillman.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.