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Clifton Hill vs Collingwood

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Clifton Hill scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

Clifton HillCollingwood
Active8252
Safety293
Wealth9761
Value6060
Parks5453
Cafés5498
Transit7492
Green space8516
Active & healthy7450
Schools nearby (OSM)6191
Median rent$550/wk $425/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,602,500$1,336,500
House sales this quarter1818
Population6,6069,179
Full profile Clifton Hill in full Collingwood 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 Clifton Hill safer than Collingwood?

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

Which is cheaper, Clifton Hill or Collingwood?

Collingwood has the lower median house price of the two ($1,336,500 vs $1,602,500).

Should I live in Clifton Hill or Collingwood?

Clifton Hill scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Clifton Hill or Collingwood.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →