Overall score
Albion
54.5/100
Hamilton
58.3/100
Albion for schools; Hamilton for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Albion
54.5/100
Hamilton
58.3/100
Crime rate
Albion
81.2 / 1k
Hamilton
52.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albion
422
Hamilton
278
Population
Albion
3,446
Hamilton
8,922
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Albion reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Hamilton is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Albion is stronger for housing affordability and schools and education options; Hamilton answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Albion the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Hamilton.