Overall score
Gatton
38.7/100
Upper Tenthill
35.3/100
Gatton vs Upper Tenthill, QLD Suburb Comparison
Gatton for retirees and families; Upper Tenthill for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GattonUpper Tenthill
Crime rate
Gatton
122.0 / 1k
Upper Tenthill
123.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gatton
145
Upper Tenthill
2
Population
Gatton
7,851
Upper Tenthill
273
Metric leadGatton 7Upper Tenthill 11 tiedacross 9 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 investmentGatton
- Best for best valueGatton
- Best for best schoolsUpper Tenthill
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 | 38.7/100 | 35.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 122.0 / 1k | 123.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| 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 | 2 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, whereas Upper Tenthill is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Gatton sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Upper Tenthill.
Gatton suits families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Upper Tenthill is the stronger match for retirees.
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.