Overall score
Hidden Valley
28.8/100
Lammermoor
35.7/100
Lammermoor for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hidden Valley
28.8/100
Lammermoor
35.7/100
Crime rate
Hidden Valley
38.8 / 1k
Lammermoor
38.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hidden Valley
1
Lammermoor
14
Population
Hidden Valley
879
Lammermoor
2,551
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 | Hidden Valley | Lammermoor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.8/100 | 35.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.1/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.8 / 1k | 38.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 14 |
| Population | 879 | 2,551 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Hidden Valley is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Lammermoor is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Lammermoor leans into coastal living, while Hidden Valley feels more inland and suburban in character.
Hidden Valley tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, while Lammermoor stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Lammermoor, while Hidden Valley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.