Overall score
Mount Hicks
39.3/100
Yolla
33.4/100
Mount Hicks for families and investment; Yolla for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Hicks
39.3/100
Yolla
33.4/100
Crime rate
Mount Hicks
6008.2 / 1k
Yolla
7469.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Hicks
0
Yolla
17
Population
Mount Hicks
356
Yolla
286
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 | Yolla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.3/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 6008.2 / 1k | 7469.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 4.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 17 |
| Population | 356 | 286 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Mount Hicks is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Yolla is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace. Mount Hicks sits among greener hillside streets, while Yolla keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Hicks is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Yolla answers with walkability and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Mount Hicks sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Yolla.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Mount Hicks the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yolla.