Overall score
Red Hill
71.8/100
Wilston
64.1/100
Red Hill for value; Wilston for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Red Hill
71.8/100
Wilston
64.1/100
Crime rate
Red Hill
30.8 / 1k
Wilston
36.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Red Hill
153
Wilston
148
Population
Red Hill
5,834
Wilston
4,110
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.
Red Hill reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Wilston is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Red Hill pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Wilston is the better pick for excellent public transport and an affluent, sought-after address.
Value-focused buyers may find Red Hill the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wilston.