Overall score
Gatton
60.9/100
Lake Clarendon
38.8/100
Gatton vs Lake Clarendon, QLD suburb comparison
Gatton for families and schools; Lake Clarendon for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GattonLake Clarendon
Crime rate
Gatton
77.3 / 1k
Lake Clarendon
76.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gatton
141
Lake Clarendon
3
Population
Gatton
7,851
Lake Clarendon
294
Metric leadGatton 5Lake Clarendon 3across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLake Clarendon
- Best for familiesGatton
- Best for investmentLake 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 | 60.9/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.3 / 1k | 76.2 / 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 |
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 schools and education options and walkability, while Lake Clarendon stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Gatton the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Lake Clarendon.