Overall score
Hollywell
35.0/100
Hope Island
47.3/100
Hollywell for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hollywell
35.0/100
Hope Island
47.3/100
Crime rate
Hollywell
34.1 / 1k
Hope Island
44.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hollywell
34
Hope Island
246
Population
Hollywell
2,930
Hope Island
14,522
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 | Hollywell | Hope Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.0/100 | 47.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.9/100 | 10.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.1 / 1k | 44.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 21 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 246 |
| Population | 2,930 | 14,522 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Hollywell is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, and Hope Island is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Hollywell sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Hope Island is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Hollywell is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Hope Island answers with public transport access and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Hollywell, while Hope Island remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.