Overall score
Gatton
38.7/100
Grantham
30.9/100
Gatton for retirees and schools; Grantham for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gatton
38.7/100
Grantham
30.9/100
Crime rate
Gatton
122.0 / 1k
Grantham
69.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gatton
145
Grantham
2
Population
Gatton
7,851
Grantham
796
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 | Gatton | Grantham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.7/100 | 30.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 122.0 / 1k | 69.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 2 |
| Walkability | 80.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 145 | 2 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 7,851 | 796 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Gatton is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Grantham is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Gatton is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Grantham answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Gatton if you are weighing families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Grantham for investors.
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.