Overall score
Epsom
45.7/100
White Hills
48.4/100
Epsom vs White Hills, VIC Suburb Comparison
White Hills for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EpsomWhite Hills
Crime rate
Epsom
90.8 / 1k
White Hills
60.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Epsom
107
White Hills
78
Population
Epsom
5,014
White Hills
3,620
Metric leadEpsom 6White Hills 61 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesWhite Hills
- Best for investmentWhite Hills
- Best for best schoolsWhite Hills
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Epsom | White Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.7/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.2/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.8 / 1k | 60.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 31 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 107 | 78 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 55 |
| Green cover | 11.4% | 11.8% |
| Population | 5,014 | 3,620 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Epsom is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and White Hills is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. White Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Epsom keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Epsom pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, whereas White Hills is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. Epsom generally means more mid-market housing value, while White Hills leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Epsom suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas White Hills is the stronger match for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.