Overall score
Atwell
46.8/100
Hammond Park
46.1/100
Atwell for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Atwell
46.8/100
Hammond Park
46.1/100
Crime rate
Atwell
53.7 / 1k
Hammond Park
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Atwell
315
Hammond Park
149
Population
Atwell
9,287
Hammond Park
6,985
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 | Atwell | Hammond Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.8/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 22 |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 315 | 149 |
| Green cover | 8.6% | 5.1% |
| Population | 9,287 | 6,985 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Atwell reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Hammond Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Atwell pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Hammond Park is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Atwell, while Hammond Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.