Hillside Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Hillside Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Hillside Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Hillside Schools
Nearby Top Schools 5
Southern Cross Grammar
Catholic Regional College SYDENHAM
Lakeview Senior College
Gilson College
Australian International Academy of Education
Suburbs Near HILLSIDE
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📍 About Hillside
HILLSIDE is situated in Western Melbourne and home to 17,331 residents, creating a comfortable population density of 2112 people per square kilometre according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows median house prices at $0.8M and median unit prices at $0.6M, based on Data Vic Q2 2025 figures.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, including the nearby private institution Southern Cross Grammar, which achieved a ranking of #133 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Residents enjoy exceptional peace of mind with a crime rate of just 2141 per 100,000 people—significantly lower at 0.31x the Victorian average of 6810, making this an extremely safe area according to the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025).
Demographics: The suburb features a diverse community, with Chinese residents representing 2.40% of the population (approximately 415 people), forming a smaller but established Chinese community.
Transport: Located approximately 29.9km from the CBD with a 33-minute drive time, the area offers convenient access to the city, while train services are available from stations in neighbouring areas.