Overall score
Hamersley
49.8/100
Westminster
45.3/100
Hamersley for families and investment; Westminster for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hamersley
49.8/100
Westminster
45.3/100
Crime rate
Hamersley
47.4 / 1k
Westminster
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hamersley
67
Westminster
82
Population
Hamersley
5,209
Westminster
7,042
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Hamersley | Westminster |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 45.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.0/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 19 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 30 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 67 | 82 |
| Green cover | 22.9% | 4.7% |
| Population | 5,209 | 7,042 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 2/10 |
Hamersley is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Westminster is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Hamersley sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Westminster is closer to the city centre.
On the data, Hamersley is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Westminster answers with schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Hamersley suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Westminster is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.