Overall score
Elizabeth
37.0/100
Hillbank
29.8/100
Elizabeth for retirees and schools; Hillbank for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Elizabeth
37.0/100
Hillbank
29.8/100
Crime rate
Elizabeth
1091.0 / 1k
Hillbank
98.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elizabeth
223
Hillbank
38
Population
Elizabeth
1,033
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 | Hillbank |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.0/100 | 29.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.5/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 1091.0 / 1k | 98.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 28 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 223 | 38 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 33 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Population | 1,033 | 5,013 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Elizabeth is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Hillbank is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Elizabeth sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Hillbank is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Elizabeth is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Hillbank answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Elizabeth the better fit, while retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Hillbank.
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.