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Hillsborough vs Warners Bay, NSW suburb comparison

Hillsborough for investment; Warners Bay for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

HillsboroughWarners Bay

Overall score

Hillsborough

36.2/100

Warners Bay

65.1/100

Crime rate

Hillsborough

65.5 / 1k

Warners Bay

36.9 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Hillsborough

5

Warners Bay

259

Population

Hillsborough

641

Warners Bay

8,237

Metric leadHillsborough 2Warners Bay 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.

CategoryHillsboroughWarners Bay
Overall score36.2/10065.1/100
Housing (desirability)59.1/10055.8/100
Crime rate65.5 / 1k36.9 / 1k
Schools & preschools85
Parks & reserves—4
Public transport stops15179
Walkability22.5/10098.0/100
Nearby amenities5259
Planning activity—50
Population6418,237
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/107/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Hillsborough is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Warners Bay is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Hillsborough sits among greener hillside streets, while Warners Bay keeps a flatter suburban layout.

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

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

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