Overall score
Golden Square
62.9/100
Quarry Hill
49.4/100
Golden Square vs Quarry Hill, VIC suburb comparison
Golden Square for investment and value; Quarry Hill for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Golden SquareQuarry Hill
Crime rate
Golden Square
92.4 / 1k
Quarry Hill
77.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Golden Square
123
Quarry Hill
56
Population
Golden Square
9,220
Quarry Hill
2,365
Metric leadGolden Square 7Quarry Hill 4across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentGolden Square
- Best for best valueGolden Square
- Best for best schoolsQuarry 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 Square | Quarry Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.9/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.9/100 | 71.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 92.4 / 1k | 77.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 19 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 123 | 56 |
| Planning activity | 134 | 60 |
| Population | 9,220 | 2,365 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Golden Square is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Quarry Hill is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Golden Square tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Quarry Hill stands out for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options. Golden Square generally means more approachable housing costs, while Quarry Hill leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Golden Square the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Quarry Hill.