Overall score
Main Ridge
44.0/100
Red Hill South
45.0/100
Main Ridge vs Red Hill South, VIC suburb comparison
Main Ridge on planning; Red Hill South on overall score and housing.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Main RidgeRed Hill South
Crime rate
Main Ridge
22.6 / 1k
Red Hill South
17.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Main Ridge
0
Red Hill South
7
Population
Main Ridge
453
Red Hill South
708
Metric leadMain Ridge 1Red Hill South 71 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
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 | Main Ridge | Red Hill South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.0/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 5.9/100 | 6.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.6 / 1k | 17.3 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 60 | 65 |
| Population | 453 | 708 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Main Ridge is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Red Hill South is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Main Ridge tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and overall desirability, while Red Hill South stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, families are more likely to prefer Main Ridge, while Red Hill South remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.