Hillcrest vs Manningham, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Hillcrest | Manningham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.6/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.6/100 | 33.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 74.3 / 1k | 20.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 7 |
| Walkability | 21.5/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 81 | 30 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 15 |
| Population | 3,659 | 1,391 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesManningham
- Best for familiesManningham
- Best for investmentHillcrest
- Best for best valueHillcrest
- Best for best schoolsHillcrest
Comparison summary
Hillcrest (SA) and Manningham offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hillcrest (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hillcrest (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Hillcrest (SA); Crime rate favours Manningham. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Manningham, Families → Manningham, Investment → Hillcrest (SA), Best value → Hillcrest (SA).