Overall score
Tea Tree Gully
53.7/100
Upper Hermitage
30.8/100
Tea Tree Gully for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Tea Tree Gully
53.7/100
Upper Hermitage
30.8/100
Crime rate
Tea Tree Gully
20.5 / 1k
Upper Hermitage
27.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Tea Tree Gully
111
Upper Hermitage
2
Population
Tea Tree Gully
3,499
Upper Hermitage
273
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 | Tea Tree Gully | Upper Hermitage |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.7/100 | 30.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.5 / 1k | 27.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 23 | — |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 111 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 6 |
| Population | 3,499 | 273 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Tea Tree Gully reads as a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks; Upper Hermitage is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Tea Tree Gully sits among greener hillside streets, while Upper Hermitage keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Tea Tree Gully is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Upper Hermitage answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Tea Tree Gully, while Upper Hermitage remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.