Overall score
Elizabeth Park
24.7/100
Hillbank
29.8/100
Elizabeth Park for retirees and families; Hillbank for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Elizabeth Park
24.7/100
Hillbank
29.8/100
Crime rate
Elizabeth Park
134.5 / 1k
Hillbank
98.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elizabeth Park
83
Hillbank
38
Population
Elizabeth Park
4,428
Hillbank
5,013
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 | Elizabeth Park | Hillbank |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.7/100 | 29.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.6/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 134.5 / 1k | 98.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 28 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 83 | 38 |
| Planning activity | 68 | 33 |
| Green cover | 6.9% | 0.8% |
| Population | 4,428 | 5,013 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Elizabeth Park reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Hillbank is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Elizabeth Park sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Hillbank is further out with more breathing room.
Elizabeth Park tends to lead on public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space, while Hillbank stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability. On housing, Elizabeth Park sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Hillbank.
Choose Elizabeth Park if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Hillbank for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.