Flora Hill vs Golden Square, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Flora Hill | Golden Square |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.7/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.1/100 | 80.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 153.7 / 1k | 94.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 65 |
| Walkability | 49.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 123 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 134 |
| Population | 3,989 | 9,220 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesGolden Square
- Best for investmentGolden Square
- Best for best valueGolden Square
- Best for best schoolsFlora Hill
Comparison summary
Flora Hill and Golden Square offer different strengths across official suburb data. Golden Square leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Golden Square; Housing (desirability) favours Golden Square; Crime rate favours Golden Square. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Golden Square, Investment → Golden Square, Best value → Golden Square, Best schools → Flora Hill.