Overall score
Red Hill South
45.0/100
Red Hill
48.0/100
Red Hill South for families and investment; Red Hill for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Red Hill South
45.0/100
Red Hill
48.0/100
Crime rate
Red Hill South
17.3 / 1k
Red Hill
23.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Red Hill South
7
Red Hill
10
Population
Red Hill South
708
Red Hill
1,009
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 South | Red Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.0/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 6.9/100 | 11.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.3 / 1k | 23.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 65 | 53 |
| Population | 708 | 1,009 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Red Hill South is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Red Hill is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Red Hill South pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Red Hill is the better pick for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors may find Red Hill South the better fit, while value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Red Hill.