Gatton vs Lake Clarendon, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gatton | Lake Clarendon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.3/100 | 39.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.0 / 1k | 64.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Public transport stops | 7 | — |
| Walkability | 80.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 141 | 3 |
| Population | 7,851 | 294 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesLake Clarendon
- Best for familiesGatton
- Best for investmentLake Clarendon
- Best for best schoolsGatton
Comparison summary
Gatton and Lake Clarendon offer different strengths across official suburb data. Gatton leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Gatton; Housing (desirability) favours Lake Clarendon; Crime rate favours Lake Clarendon. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Lake Clarendon, Families → Gatton, Investment → Lake Clarendon, Best schools → Gatton.