Overall score
Hillsdale
44.4/100
Mascot
46.4/100
Hillsdale vs Mascot, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hillsdale for investment and schools; Mascot for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HillsdaleMascot
Crime rate
Hillsdale
67.8 / 1k
Mascot
58.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hillsdale
33
Mascot
465
Population
Hillsdale
5,647
Mascot
21,591
Metric leadHillsdale 4Mascot 81 tiedacross 13 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 | Hillsdale | Mascot |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.4/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.6/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.8 / 1k | 58.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 22 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 136 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 33 | 465 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 69 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Population | 5,647 | 21,591 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Hillsdale is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Mascot is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Hillsdale sits among greener hillside streets, while Mascot keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Hillsdale pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook, whereas Mascot is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Hillsdale suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mascot is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.