Overall score
Elliott
32.5/100
Mount Hicks
39.3/100
Mount Hicks for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Elliott
32.5/100
Mount Hicks
39.3/100
Crime rate
Elliott
6024.5 / 1k
Mount Hicks
6008.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elliott
0
Mount Hicks
0
Population
Elliott
355
Mount Hicks
356
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 | Elliott | Mount Hicks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.5/100 | 39.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.3/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 6024.5 / 1k | 6008.2 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 355 | 356 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Elliott is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Mount Hicks is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Hicks sits among greener hillside streets, while Elliott keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Elliott tends to lead on a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing, while Mount Hicks stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Elliott generally means more approachable housing costs, while Mount Hicks leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mount Hicks, while Elliott remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.