Overall score
Golden Point
61.1/100
Soldiers Hill
48.9/100
Golden Point vs Soldiers Hill, VIC Suburb Comparison
Golden Point for retirees and families; Soldiers Hill for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Golden PointSoldiers Hill
Crime rate
Golden Point
—
Soldiers Hill
190.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Golden Point
225
Soldiers Hill
82
Population
Golden Point
2,217
Soldiers Hill
2,813
Metric leadGolden Point 7Soldiers Hill 41 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGolden Point
- Best for familiesGolden Point
- Best for best valueSoldiers Hill
- Best for best schoolsSoldiers Hill
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.
| Category | Golden Point | Soldiers Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.1/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.3/100 | 69.1/100 |
| Crime rate | — | 190.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 13 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 225 | 82 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 83 |
| Green cover | 6.3% | 1.4% |
| Population | 2,217 | 2,813 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
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, public transport access, and walkability, while Soldiers Hill stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and a larger local community. On housing, Golden Point sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Soldiers Hill.
Retirees and families may find Golden Point the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Soldiers Hill.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.
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