Overall score
Hillman
31.8/100
Safety Bay
36.6/100
Hillman vs Safety Bay, WA Suburb Comparison
Hillman for investment; Safety Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HillmanSafety Bay
Crime rate
Hillman
59.7 / 1k
Safety Bay
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hillman
20
Safety Bay
142
Population
Hillman
1,807
Safety Bay
7,662
Metric leadHillman 0Safety Bay 83 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSafety Bay
- Best for familiesSafety Bay
- Best for beach lifestyleSafety Bay
- Best for investmentHillman
- Best for best valueSafety Bay
- Best for best schoolsSafety Bay
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 | Hillman | Safety Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.8/100 | 36.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.7/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 53 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 142 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| Population | 1,807 | 7,662 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Hillman reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Safety Bay is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Safety Bay is shaped by the coast, Hillman offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Hillman tends to lead on relatively affordable housing and improving crime trends, while Safety Bay stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Safety Bay, while Hillman 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.