Overall score
Fredericksfield
44.8/100
Home Hill
59.2/100
Fredericksfield vs Home Hill, QLD suburb comparison
Fredericksfield for retirees and families; Home Hill for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FredericksfieldHome Hill
Crime rate
Fredericksfield
37.6 / 1k
Home Hill
36.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fredericksfield
0
Home Hill
183
Population
Fredericksfield
259
Home Hill
2,876
Metric leadFredericksfield 2Home Hill 5across 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesFredericksfield
- Best for familiesFredericksfield
- Best for investmentFredericksfield
- Best for best valueFredericksfield
- Best for best schoolsHome Hill
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 | Fredericksfield | Home Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.8/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.0/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.6 / 1k | 36.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 8 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 183 |
| Population | 259 | 2,876 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Fredericksfield reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Home Hill is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Fredericksfield pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Home Hill is the better pick for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Fredericksfield suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Home Hill is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.