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Golden Point vs Soldiers Hill, VIC suburb comparison

Golden Point for retirees and families; Soldiers Hill for investment and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Golden PointSoldiers Hill

Overall score

Golden Point

64.4/100

Soldiers Hill

49.8/100

Crime rate

Golden Point

—

Soldiers Hill

190.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Golden Point

216

Soldiers Hill

77

Population

Golden Point

2,217

Soldiers Hill

2,813

Metric leadGolden Point 6Soldiers Hill 4across 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryGolden PointSoldiers Hill
Overall score64.4/10049.8/100
Housing (desirability)48.7/10070.5/100
Crime rate—190.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools68
Parks & reserves32
Public transport stops2713
Walkability63.0/10035.5/100
Nearby amenities21677
Planning activity3783
Population2,2172,813
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)4/107/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Golden Point is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Soldiers Hill is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.

Golden Point tends to lead on parks and reserves and public transport access, while Soldiers Hill stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options.

Retirees and families may find Golden Point the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Soldiers Hill.

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