Overall score
Gatton
38.7/100
Lake Clarendon
25.0/100
Gatton vs Lake Clarendon, QLD Suburb Comparison
Gatton for retirees and families; Lake Clarendon for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GattonLake Clarendon
Crime rate
Gatton
122.0 / 1k
Lake Clarendon
121.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gatton
145
Lake Clarendon
3
Population
Gatton
7,851
Lake Clarendon
294
Metric leadGatton 6Lake Clarendon 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGatton
- Best for familiesGatton
- Best for best valueLake Clarendon
- Best for best schoolsGatton
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 | Gatton | Lake Clarendon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.7/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 122.0 / 1k | 121.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Public transport stops | 7 | — |
| Walkability | 80.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 145 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 7,851 | 294 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gatton is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Lake Clarendon is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Gatton tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability, while Lake Clarendon stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Gatton the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Lake Clarendon.
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.