Overall score
Hillarys
68.0/100
Marmion
52.4/100
Hillarys for retirees and beach lifestyle; Marmion for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hillarys
68.0/100
Marmion
52.4/100
Crime rate
Hillarys
32.4 / 1k
Marmion
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hillarys
229
Marmion
52
Population
Hillarys
11,200
Marmion
2,390
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 | Hillarys | Marmion |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.0/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.8/100 | 46.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 9 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 229 | 52 |
| Green cover | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Population | 11,200 | 2,390 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Hillarys is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Marmion is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone.
Hillarys tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Marmion stands out for an affluent, sought-after address and highly regarded local schools.
Choose Hillarys if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Marmion for families and households prioritising schools.
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.