Overall score
Hamilton South
38.0/100
The Hill
46.5/100
Hamilton South vs The Hill, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hamilton South for investment; The Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hamilton SouthThe Hill
Crime rate
Hamilton South
228.6 / 1k
The Hill
218.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hamilton South
42
The Hill
138
Population
Hamilton South
4,057
The Hill
2,076
Metric leadHamilton South 4The Hill 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesThe Hill
- Best for familiesThe Hill
- Best for beach lifestyleThe Hill
- Best for investmentHamilton South
- Best for best valueThe 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 | Hamilton South | The Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.0/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.4/100 | 64.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 228.6 / 1k | 218.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 17 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 138 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 17 |
| Green cover | 4.0% | 12.0% |
| Population | 4,057 | 2,076 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Hamilton South reads as a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; The Hill is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. The Hill leans into coastal living, while Hamilton South feels more inland and suburban in character.
Hamilton South tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, while The Hill stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer The Hill, while Hamilton South remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.