Overall score
Hilton
42.5/100
North Plympton
49.0/100
Hilton vs North Plympton, SA suburb comparison
North Plympton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HiltonNorth Plympton
Crime rate
Hilton
264.6 / 1k
North Plympton
24.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hilton
75
North Plympton
85
Population
Hilton
908
North Plympton
3,610
Metric leadHilton 2North Plympton 61 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorth Plympton
- Best for familiesNorth Plympton
- Best for investmentNorth Plympton
- Best for best valueNorth Plympton
- Best for best schoolsNorth Plympton
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 | Hilton | North Plympton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.5/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.0/100 | 32.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 264.6 / 1k | 24.4 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 20 |
| Walkability | 56.5/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 40 |
| Population | 908 | 3,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Hilton reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; North Plympton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Hilton pulls ahead on walkability and a calmer planning outlook, whereas North Plympton is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer North Plympton, while Hilton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.