Overall score
Hassall Grove
50.8/100
Nirimba Fields
42.9/100
Hassall Grove for investment and value; Nirimba Fields for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hassall Grove
50.8/100
Nirimba Fields
42.9/100
Crime rate
Hassall Grove
42.6 / 1k
Nirimba Fields
25.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hassall Grove
49
Nirimba Fields
60
Population
Hassall Grove
4,401
Nirimba Fields
1,632
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 | Hassall Grove | Nirimba Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.6 / 1k | 25.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 13 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 60 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 5 |
| Population | 4,401 | 1,632 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 10/10 |
Hassall Grove reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Nirimba Fields is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Hassall Grove is stronger for housing affordability and schools and education options; Nirimba Fields answers with a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
Hassall Grove suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Nirimba Fields is the stronger match for retirees and families.