Overall score
Gulliver
37.5/100
Hermit Park
42.0/100
Gulliver for investment and value; Hermit Park for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gulliver
37.5/100
Hermit Park
42.0/100
Crime rate
Gulliver
121.9 / 1k
Hermit Park
121.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gulliver
16
Hermit Park
59
Population
Gulliver
2,884
Hermit Park
3,512
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Gulliver | Hermit Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.3/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 121.9 / 1k | 121.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 43.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 59 |
| Population | 2,884 | 3,512 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Gulliver is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Hermit Park is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Gulliver is stronger for housing affordability; Hermit Park answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Gulliver the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Hermit Park.