Overall score
Evanston Gardens
30.2/100
Hillier
23.0/100
Evanston Gardens vs Hillier, SA Suburb Comparison
Evanston Gardens for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Evanston GardensHillier
Crime rate
Evanston Gardens
54.3 / 1k
Hillier
32.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Evanston Gardens
40
Hillier
2
Population
Evanston Gardens
2,347
Hillier
814
Metric leadEvanston Gardens 6Hillier 32 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesEvanston Gardens
- Best for investmentEvanston Gardens
- Best for best valueEvanston Gardens
- Best for best schoolsEvanston Gardens
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 | Evanston Gardens | Hillier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.2/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.5/100 | 84.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.3 / 1k | 32.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 2 |
| Walkability | 16.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 60 | 17 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,347 | 814 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Evanston Gardens is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Hillier is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Evanston Gardens sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Hillier is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Evanston Gardens is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Hillier answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Evanston Gardens, while Hillier remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.