Overall score
Ayr
42.8/100
Home Hill
47.8/100
Ayr vs Home Hill, QLD Suburb Comparison
Ayr for schools; Home Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AyrHome Hill
Crime rate
Ayr
97.8 / 1k
Home Hill
62.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ayr
117
Home Hill
184
Population
Ayr
8,603
Home Hill
2,876
Metric leadAyr 6Home Hill 32 tiedacross 11 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 | Ayr | Home Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.8/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.1/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 97.8 / 1k | 62.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 8.0/100 | 8.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 8 |
| Walkability | 71.5/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 117 | 184 |
| Green cover | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Population | 8,603 | 2,876 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ayr is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Home Hill is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Ayr pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Home Hill is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Choose Ayr if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward Home Hill for retirees and families.
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.