Overall score
Red Hill
72.0/100
Spring Hill
59.6/100
Red Hill for retirees and families; Spring Hill for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Red Hill
72.0/100
Spring Hill
59.6/100
Crime rate
Red Hill
29.4 / 1k
Spring Hill
330.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Red Hill
153
Spring Hill
288
Population
Red Hill
5,834
Spring Hill
6,593
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 | Red Hill | Spring Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.0/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 10.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.4 / 1k | 330.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 17 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 41 |
| Walkability | 73.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 153 | 288 |
| Population | 5,834 | 6,593 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Red Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Spring Hill is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Red Hill tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Spring Hill stands out for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Choose Red Hill if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Spring Hill for households prioritising schools.