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Abbotsford vs Clifton Hill

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.7 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

AbbotsfordClifton Hill
Active4882
Safety1329
Wealth6897
Value7060
Parks7654
Cafés9554
Transit8774
Green space4485
Active & healthy5474
Schools nearby (OSM)8861
Median rent$425/wk $550/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,288,000$1,602,500
House sales this quarter2218
Population9,0886,606
Full profile Abbotsford in full Clifton Hill in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Abbotsford safer than Clifton Hill?

Clifton Hill scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Abbotsford or Clifton Hill?

Abbotsford has the lower median house price of the two ($1,288,000 vs $1,602,500).

Should I live in Abbotsford or Clifton Hill?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Abbotsford or Clifton Hill.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →