Hillside
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Hillside is a thriving suburb in Melbourne's western region, blending community charm with easy access to local amenities and green spaces. It features a mix of family homes, retail hubs, and relaxed recreation areas, making it a welcoming destination for a variety of visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
17,331
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.69°, 144.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,845
Local Cost
$1,680
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
90
English
98
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
7.8°C
Record High
44.3°C
Record Low
-2.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
662 mm
Internet Speed
129 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
49
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
46
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MEL
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.