Overall score
Mount Hicks
39.3/100
Sisters Beach
23.0/100
Mount Hicks for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Hicks
39.3/100
Sisters Beach
23.0/100
Crime rate
Mount Hicks
6008.2 / 1k
Sisters Beach
4251.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Hicks
0
Sisters Beach
4
Population
Mount Hicks
356
Sisters Beach
511
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 | Mount Hicks | Sisters Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.3/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 2.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 6008.2 / 1k | 4251.9 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 4 |
| Population | 356 | 511 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Mount Hicks is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Sisters Beach is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Mount Hicks sits among greener hillside streets, while Sisters Beach keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Hicks pulls ahead on housing affordability and overall desirability, whereas Sisters Beach is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Mount Hicks sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Sisters Beach.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Mount Hicks, while Sisters Beach remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.