Overall score
Hillman
31.8/100
Waikiki
37.7/100
Hillman vs Waikiki, WA Suburb Comparison
Hillman for investment; Waikiki for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HillmanWaikiki
Crime rate
Hillman
59.7 / 1k
Waikiki
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hillman
20
Waikiki
79
Population
Hillman
1,807
Waikiki
12,453
Metric leadHillman 1Waikiki 73 tiedacross 11 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 | Hillman | Waikiki |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.8/100 | 37.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.7/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 42 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 79 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| Population | 1,807 | 12,453 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Hillman reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Waikiki is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Waikiki leans into coastal living, while Hillman feels more inland and suburban in character.
Hillman tends to lead on relatively affordable housing and improving crime trends, while Waikiki stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Waikiki, 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.