Hamilton vs Hendra, QLD suburb comparison

Hendra for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

HamiltonHendra

Overall score

Hamilton

58.3/100

Hendra

65.9/100

Crime rate

Hamilton

52.7 / 1k

Hendra

30.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Hamilton

278

Hendra

93

Population

Hamilton

8,922

Hendra

4,914

Metric leadHamilton 4Hendra 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryHamiltonHendra
Overall score58.3/10065.9/100
Housing (desirability)5.2/10041.2/100
Crime rate52.7 / 1k30.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools89
Parks & reserves52
Public transport stops2738
Walkability85.0/10079.0/100
Nearby amenities27893
Population8,9224,914
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Hamilton is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Hendra is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.

Hamilton pulls ahead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, whereas Hendra is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Hendra, while Hamilton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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