Overall score
Dean Park
49.1/100
Hassall Grove
50.8/100
Dean Park for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dean Park
49.1/100
Hassall Grove
50.8/100
Crime rate
Dean Park
42.7 / 1k
Hassall Grove
42.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dean Park
35
Hassall Grove
49
Population
Dean Park
3,180
Hassall Grove
4,401
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 | Dean Park | Hassall Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.1/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.7 / 1k | 42.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 42 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 49 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 5 |
| Population | 3,180 | 4,401 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Dean Park is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm, and Hassall Grove is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Dean Park sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Hassall Grove is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Dean Park is stronger for parks and reserves and public transport access; Hassall Grove answers with schools and education options and nearby cafés and amenities.
Neither suburb has a sharp audience split here. The better choice between Dean Park and Hassall Grove comes down to which lifestyle trade-offs matter most to you.