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Hillsborough vs Kahibah, NSW suburb comparison

Hillsborough for investment; Kahibah for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

HillsboroughKahibah

Overall score

Hillsborough

36.2/100

Kahibah

45.7/100

Crime rate

Hillsborough

65.5 / 1k

Kahibah

66.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Hillsborough

5

Kahibah

23

Population

Hillsborough

641

Kahibah

2,603

Metric leadHillsborough 1Kahibah 62 tiedacross 9 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.

CategoryHillsboroughKahibah
Overall score36.2/10045.7/100
Housing (desirability)59.1/10059.1/100
Crime rate65.5 / 1k66.3 / 1k
Schools & preschools88
Parks & reserves—2
Public transport stops1538
Walkability22.5/10032.0/100
Nearby amenities523
Planning activity—19
Population6412,603
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/108/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Hillsborough is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Kahibah is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel. Hillsborough sits among greener hillside streets, while Kahibah keeps a flatter suburban layout.

Hillsborough tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, while Kahibah stands out for public transport access and walkability.

Choose Hillsborough if you are weighing investors; lean toward Kahibah for retirees and families.

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