Overall score
Hamilton Valley
38.9/100
Splitters Creek
39.0/100
Hamilton Valley for families and investment; Splitters Creek for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hamilton Valley
38.9/100
Splitters Creek
39.0/100
Crime rate
Hamilton Valley
94.7 / 1k
Splitters Creek
138.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hamilton Valley
4
Splitters Creek
1
Population
Hamilton Valley
834
Splitters Creek
312
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 Valley | Splitters Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.9/100 | 39.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.7 / 1k | 138.2 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 47 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 8 |
| Population | 834 | 312 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Hamilton Valley is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Splitters Creek is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Hamilton Valley pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Splitters Creek is the better pick for public transport access and overall desirability. On housing, Hamilton Valley sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Splitters Creek.
Hamilton Valley suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Splitters Creek is the stronger match for retirees.