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Hillcrest vs Romaine, TAS suburb comparison

Hillcrest for families and schools; Romaine for retirees and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

HillcrestRomaine

Overall score

Hillcrest

45.8/100

Romaine

39.8/100

Crime rate

Hillcrest

2138.3 / 1k

Romaine

1166.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Hillcrest

19

Romaine

6

Population

Hillcrest

1,088

Romaine

1,850

Metric leadHillcrest 4Romaine 6across 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryHillcrestRomaine
Overall score45.8/10039.8/100
Housing (desirability)75.3/10091.7/100
Crime rate2138.3 / 1k1166.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools82
Parks & reserves21
Public transport stops812
Walkability12.0/10018.0/100
Nearby amenities196
Population1,0881,850
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/103/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Hillcrest is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Romaine is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.

Hillcrest tends to lead on parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities, while Romaine stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Choose Hillcrest if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Romaine for investors and households prioritising schools.

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