Overall score
Hillarys
68.0/100
Padbury
61.0/100
Hillarys vs Padbury, WA Suburb Comparison
Hillarys for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HillarysPadbury
Crime rate
Hillarys
32.4 / 1k
Padbury
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hillarys
229
Padbury
156
Population
Hillarys
11,200
Padbury
8,626
Metric leadHillarys 7Padbury 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Hillarys | Padbury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.8/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 50 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 229 | 156 |
| Green cover | 12.9% | 20.2% |
| Population | 11,200 | 8,626 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hillarys is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Padbury is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Where Hillarys is shaped by the coast, Padbury offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Hillarys tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Padbury stands out for schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hillarys, while Padbury 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.