Overall score
Hamilton
57.9/100
Whitsundays
46.1/100
Hamilton vs Whitsundays, QLD suburb comparison
Hamilton for schools; Whitsundays for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HamiltonWhitsundays
Crime rate
Hamilton
51.5 / 1k
Whitsundays
—
Nearby amenities
Hamilton
278
Whitsundays
0
Population
Hamilton
8,922
Whitsundays
2,281
Metric leadHamilton 5Whitsundays 11 tiedacross 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 retireesWhitsundays
- Best for familiesWhitsundays
- Best for beach lifestyleWhitsundays
- Best for investmentWhitsundays
- Best for best valueWhitsundays
- Best for best schoolsHamilton
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 | Hamilton | Whitsundays |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.9/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 5.2/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.5 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 27 | — |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 278 | 0 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 8,922 | 2,281 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Hamilton is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Whitsundays is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Whitsundays leans into coastal living, while Hamilton feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Hamilton is stronger for schools and education options and walkability; Whitsundays answers with housing affordability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Whitsundays, while Hamilton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.