Overall score
Hatton Vale
58.9/100
Kensington Grove
50.9/100
Hatton Vale for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hatton Vale
58.9/100
Kensington Grove
50.9/100
Crime rate
Hatton Vale
41.4 / 1k
Kensington Grove
41.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hatton Vale
17
Kensington Grove
0
Population
Hatton Vale
1,555
Kensington Grove
2,050
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 | Hatton Vale | Kensington Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.9/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.4 / 1k | 41.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 44.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 0 |
| Population | 1,555 | 2,050 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Hatton Vale is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Kensington Grove is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Hatton Vale is stronger for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities; Kensington Grove answers with a larger local community.
Choose Hatton Vale if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Kensington Grove for families.