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Hillsborough vs Macquarie Hills, NSW suburb comparison

Hillsborough for investment and schools; Macquarie Hills for retirees.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

HillsboroughMacquarie Hills

Overall score

Hillsborough

36.2/100

Macquarie Hills

45.3/100

Crime rate

Hillsborough

65.5 / 1k

Macquarie Hills

64.6 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Hillsborough

5

Macquarie Hills

37

Population

Hillsborough

641

Macquarie Hills

3,605

Metric leadHillsborough 2Macquarie Hills 7across 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.

CategoryHillsboroughMacquarie Hills
Overall score36.2/10045.3/100
Housing (desirability)59.1/10045.6/100
Crime rate65.5 / 1k64.6 / 1k
Schools & preschools84
Parks & reserves—1
Public transport stops1567
Walkability22.5/10030.0/100
Nearby amenities537
Planning activity—7
Population6413,605
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/108/10

Comparison summary

Hillsborough reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Macquarie Hills is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.

On the data, Hillsborough is stronger for housing affordability; Macquarie Hills answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.

Investors may find Hillsborough the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Macquarie Hills.

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