Overall score
Notting Hill
42.5/100
Wheelers Hill
68.0/100
Notting Hill for investment; Wheelers Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Notting Hill
42.5/100
Wheelers Hill
68.0/100
Crime rate
Notting Hill
84.2 / 1k
Wheelers Hill
37.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Notting Hill
131
Wheelers Hill
234
Population
Notting Hill
2,895
Wheelers Hill
20,652
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 | Notting Hill | Wheelers Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.5/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.0/100 | 33.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.2 / 1k | 37.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 105 |
| Walkability | 49.5/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 131 | 234 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 145 |
| Population | 2,895 | 20,652 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Notting Hill is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Wheelers Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Notting Hill pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas Wheelers Hill is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Notting Hill suits investors more clearly, whereas Wheelers Hill is the stronger match for retirees and families.