Overall score
Carine
53.7/100
Hamersley
49.8/100
Carine for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Carine
53.7/100
Hamersley
49.8/100
Crime rate
Carine
47.4 / 1k
Hamersley
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carine
92
Hamersley
67
Population
Carine
7,330
Hamersley
5,209
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 | Carine | Hamersley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.7/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.4/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 34 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 92 | 67 |
| Green cover | 26.0% | 22.9% |
| Population | 7,330 | 5,209 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Carine is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Hamersley is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Carine tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Hamersley stands out for public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Carine, while Hamersley 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.