Overall score
Hamilton East
42.5/100
Tighes Hill
46.9/100
Hamilton East for investment and schools; Tighes Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hamilton East
42.5/100
Tighes Hill
46.9/100
Crime rate
Hamilton East
228.3 / 1k
Tighes Hill
55.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hamilton East
30
Tighes Hill
47
Population
Hamilton East
997
Tighes Hill
1,801
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 | Hamilton East | Tighes Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.5/100 | 46.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 228.3 / 1k | 55.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 29 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 47 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 14 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 3.9% |
| Population | 997 | 1,801 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Hamilton East reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Tighes Hill is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby. Hamilton East sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Tighes Hill is in a middle-ring position.
Hamilton East tends to lead on schools and education options, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Tighes Hill stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access. On housing, Hamilton East sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Tighes Hill.
Choose Hamilton East if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Tighes Hill for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.