Overall score
Mount Hicks
39.3/100
Somerset
46.6/100
Mount Hicks for retirees and families; Somerset for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Hicks
39.3/100
Somerset
46.6/100
Crime rate
Mount Hicks
6008.2 / 1k
Somerset
527.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Hicks
0
Somerset
1
Population
Mount Hicks
356
Somerset
4,067
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 | Somerset |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.3/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 6008.2 / 1k | 527.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 35 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Population | 356 | 4,067 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Mount Hicks is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Somerset is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace. Mount Hicks sits among greener hillside streets, while Somerset keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Hicks is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Somerset answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability. On housing, Mount Hicks sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Somerset.
Choose Mount Hicks if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Somerset for families and value-focused buyers.