Overall score
Fredericksfield
41.6/100
Home Hill
47.8/100
Fredericksfield vs Home Hill, QLD Suburb Comparison
Fredericksfield for value and schools; Home Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FredericksfieldHome Hill
Crime rate
Fredericksfield
60.3 / 1k
Home Hill
62.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fredericksfield
0
Home Hill
184
Population
Fredericksfield
259
Home Hill
2,876
Metric leadFredericksfield 2Home Hill 61 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHome Hill
- Best for familiesHome Hill
- Best for best valueFredericksfield
- Best for best schoolsFredericksfield
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 | 41.6/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.7/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.3 / 1k | 62.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 8.0/100 | 8.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 8 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 184 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Home Hill is the better pick for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Fredericksfield suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Home Hill is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.