Overall score
Hammond Park
46.1/100
Wattleup
26.0/100
Hammond Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hammond Park
46.1/100
Wattleup
26.0/100
Crime rate
Hammond Park
53.7 / 1k
Wattleup
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hammond Park
149
Wattleup
6
Population
Hammond Park
6,985
Wattleup
443
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 | Hammond Park | Wattleup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.1/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.2/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 2 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 6 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Green cover | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 6,985 | 443 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Hammond Park reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Wattleup is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Hammond Park sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Wattleup is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Hammond Park is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access; Wattleup answers with improving crime trends and a mature, settled community.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hammond Park, while Wattleup remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.