Overall score
Tuart Hill
45.6/100
Westminster
51.6/100
Tuart Hill for retirees; Westminster for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Tuart Hill
45.6/100
Westminster
51.6/100
Crime rate
Tuart Hill
1344.4 / 1k
Westminster
1451.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Tuart Hill
71
Westminster
58
Population
Tuart Hill
7,541
Westminster
7,042
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 | Tuart Hill | Westminster |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.6/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.4/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 1344.4 / 1k | 1451.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 19 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 30 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 58 |
| Population | 7,541 | 7,042 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Tuart Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Westminster is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Tuart Hill tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, while Westminster stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves. On housing, Tuart Hill sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Westminster.
Retirees may find Tuart Hill the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Westminster.