Overall score
Hopetoun Park
53.1/100
Maddingley
50.9/100
Hopetoun Park for retirees and families; Maddingley for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hopetoun Park
53.1/100
Maddingley
50.9/100
Crime rate
Hopetoun Park
42.7 / 1k
Maddingley
75.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hopetoun Park
7
Maddingley
58
Population
Hopetoun Park
914
Maddingley
5,491
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 | Hopetoun Park | Maddingley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.1/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.7 / 1k | 75.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 6 |
| Public transport stops | — | 24 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 53 |
| Population | 914 | 5,491 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Hopetoun Park reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Maddingley is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Hopetoun Park sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Maddingley is in a middle-ring position.
Hopetoun Park tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Maddingley stands out for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Hopetoun Park if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Maddingley for investors and households prioritising schools.