Overall score
Hamilton Valley
48.0/100
Splitters Creek
46.7/100
Hamilton Valley for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hamilton Valley
48.0/100
Splitters Creek
46.7/100
Crime rate
Hamilton Valley
94.7 / 1k
Splitters Creek
138.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hamilton Valley
6
Splitters Creek
5
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 | 48.0/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.8/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.7 / 1k | 138.2 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 47 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 10 |
| Green cover | 38.3% | 20.3% |
| 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, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, whereas Splitters Creek is the better pick for public transport access, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Hamilton Valley sits in a approachable 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.
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.