Fraser Rise vs Hillside, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Fraser Rise | Hillside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.1/100 | 75.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 75.2 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 52 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 323 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 119 |
| Population | 9,097 | 17,331 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Fraser Rise and Hillside (Melton - Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hillside (Melton - Vic.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hillside (Melton - Vic.); Housing (desirability) favours Fraser Rise; Schools & preschools favours Hillside (Melton - Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Hillside (Melton - Vic.), Families → Hillside (Melton - Vic.), Investment → Hillside (Melton - Vic.), Best value → Hillside (Melton - Vic.).