Overall score
Flowerdale
35.1/100
Mount Hicks
39.3/100
Flowerdale for retirees; Mount Hicks for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Flowerdale
35.1/100
Mount Hicks
39.3/100
Crime rate
Flowerdale
7650.5 / 1k
Mount Hicks
6008.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Flowerdale
0
Mount Hicks
0
Population
Flowerdale
279
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 | Flowerdale | Mount Hicks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 39.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.1/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 7650.5 / 1k | 6008.2 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 279 | 356 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Flowerdale is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Mount Hicks is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Hicks sits among greener hillside streets, while Flowerdale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Flowerdale is stronger for walkability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Mount Hicks answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Flowerdale suits retirees more clearly, whereas Mount Hicks is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.