Overall score
Adare
30.3/100
Gatton
38.7/100
Adare vs Gatton, QLD Suburb Comparison
Adare for investment and value; Gatton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AdareGatton
Crime rate
Adare
121.4 / 1k
Gatton
122.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Adare
0
Gatton
145
Population
Adare
1,027
Gatton
7,851
Metric leadAdare 2Gatton 71 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Adare | Gatton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.3/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 121.4 / 1k | 122.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | — | 7 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 80.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 145 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Population | 1,027 | 7,851 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Adare is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Gatton is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Adare tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Gatton stands out for parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees and investors may find Adare the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Gatton.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.