Overall score
Hassall Grove
50.8/100
Plumpton
60.9/100
Hassall Grove for families and schools; Plumpton for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hassall Grove
50.8/100
Plumpton
60.9/100
Crime rate
Hassall Grove
42.6 / 1k
Plumpton
42.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hassall Grove
49
Plumpton
172
Population
Hassall Grove
4,401
Plumpton
10,070
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 | Plumpton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.6 / 1k | 42.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 64 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 172 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 5 |
| Population | 4,401 | 10,070 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Hassall Grove reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Plumpton is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Hassall Grove tends to lead on excellent public transport and an emerging neighbourhood, while Plumpton stands out for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Plumpton, while Hassall Grove remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.