Overall score
Hamilton
51.4/100
Penshurst
46.6/100
Hamilton vs Penshurst, VIC Suburb Comparison
Hamilton for investment and value; Penshurst for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HamiltonPenshurst
Crime rate
Hamilton
112.5 / 1k
Penshurst
16.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hamilton
312
Penshurst
4
Population
Hamilton
10,346
Penshurst
677
Metric leadHamilton 10Penshurst 11 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Hamilton | Penshurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.4/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.9/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.5 / 1k | 16.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 3 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 312 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 20 | — |
| Green cover | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| Population | 10,346 | 677 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hamilton is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Penshurst is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Hamilton sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Penshurst is further into the wider countryside.
Hamilton tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Penshurst stands out for a quieter safety profile.
Choose Hamilton if you are weighing investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Penshurst for retirees and families.
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.