Overall score
Elizabeth Vale
25.0/100
Hillbank
29.8/100
Elizabeth Vale for retirees and investment; Hillbank for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Elizabeth Vale
25.0/100
Hillbank
29.8/100
Crime rate
Elizabeth Vale
118.4 / 1k
Hillbank
98.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elizabeth Vale
110
Hillbank
38
Population
Elizabeth Vale
4,331
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 Vale | Hillbank |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.0/100 | 29.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.9/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 118.4 / 1k | 98.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 28 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 110 | 38 |
| Planning activity | 63 | 33 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Population | 4,331 | 5,013 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Elizabeth Vale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Hillbank is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Elizabeth Vale sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Hillbank is further out with more breathing room.
Elizabeth Vale pulls ahead on public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas Hillbank is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability. Elizabeth Vale generally means more approachable housing costs, while Hillbank leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Elizabeth Vale if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Hillbank for 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.