Overall score
Gatton
60.8/100
Upper Tenthill
35.3/100
Gatton vs Upper Tenthill, QLD suburb comparison
Gatton for families and investment; Upper Tenthill for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GattonUpper Tenthill
Crime rate
Gatton
74.6 / 1k
Upper Tenthill
75.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gatton
141
Upper Tenthill
1
Population
Gatton
7,851
Upper Tenthill
273
Metric leadGatton 6Upper Tenthill 1across 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesUpper Tenthill
- Best for familiesGatton
- Best for investmentGatton
- Best for best valueGatton
- 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 | Upper Tenthill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.8/100 | 35.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 74.6 / 1k | 75.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Public transport stops | 7 | — |
| Walkability | 80.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 141 | 1 |
| Population | 7,851 | 273 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Gatton is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Upper Tenthill is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Gatton pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Upper Tenthill is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Gatton sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Upper Tenthill.
Gatton suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Upper Tenthill is the stronger match for retirees.