Gilles Plains vs Hillcrest, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gilles Plains | Hillcrest |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.4/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.0/100 | 71.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 98.0 / 1k | 74.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 9 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 21.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 81 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 25 |
| Population | 4,101 | 3,659 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHillcrest
- Best for familiesHillcrest
- Best for best valueGilles Plains
- Best for best schoolsHillcrest
Comparison summary
Gilles Plains and Hillcrest (SA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Gilles Plains leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Gilles Plains; Housing (desirability) favours Gilles Plains; Crime rate favours Hillcrest (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Hillcrest (SA), Families → Hillcrest (SA), Best value → Gilles Plains, Best schools → Hillcrest (SA).