Overall score
Hillside
72.3/100
Taylors Hill
67.9/100
Hillside vs Taylors Hill, VIC suburb comparison
Hillside for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HillsideTaylors Hill
Crime rate
Hillside
—
Taylors Hill
31.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hillside
323
Taylors Hill
347
Population
Hillside
17,331
Taylors Hill
15,419
Metric leadHillside 5Taylors Hill 5across 10 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 | Hillside | Taylors Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.3/100 | 67.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 64.9/100 |
| Crime rate | — | 31.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 52 | 35 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 323 | 347 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 8 |
| Population | 17,331 | 15,419 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Hillside reads as a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks; Taylors Hill is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Hillside sits among greener hillside streets, while Taylors Hill keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Hillside tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Taylors Hill stands out for schools and education options and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Hillside, while Taylors Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.