Overall score
Hilton
52.7/100
South Fremantle
68.8/100
South Fremantle for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hilton
52.7/100
South Fremantle
68.8/100
Crime rate
Hilton
2641.8 / 1k
South Fremantle
3365.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hilton
128
South Fremantle
227
Population
Hilton
4,323
South Fremantle
3,398
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Hilton | South Fremantle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.7/100 | 68.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.2/100 | 67.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 2641.8 / 1k | 3365.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 17 |
| Walkability | 53.0/100 | 95.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 128 | 227 |
| Population | 4,323 | 3,398 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Hilton reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; South Fremantle is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where South Fremantle is shaped by the coast, Hilton offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Hilton is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; South Fremantle answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Households prioritising schools may find Hilton the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer South Fremantle.