Overall score
Albion
56.3/100
Hamilton
53.3/100
Albion for families and schools; Hamilton for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Albion
56.3/100
Hamilton
53.3/100
Crime rate
Albion
127.1 / 1k
Hamilton
80.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albion
432
Hamilton
282
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.
| Category | Albion | Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.3/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.5/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.1 / 1k | 80.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 27 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 432 | 282 |
| Green cover | 6.4% | 3.7% |
| Population | 3,446 | 8,922 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
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, schools and education options, and walkability; Hamilton answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Households prioritising schools may find Albion the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Hamilton.
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.