Overall score
Hatton Vale
37.9/100
Kensington Grove
31.7/100
Hatton Vale vs Kensington Grove, QLD Suburb Comparison
Hatton Vale for value and schools; Kensington Grove for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hatton ValeKensington Grove
Crime rate
Hatton Vale
64.2 / 1k
Kensington Grove
64.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hatton Vale
17
Kensington Grove
1
Population
Hatton Vale
1,555
Kensington Grove
2,050
Metric leadHatton Vale 4Kensington Grove 33 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesKensington Grove
- Best for best valueHatton Vale
- Best for best schoolsHatton Vale
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 | Hatton Vale | Kensington Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.9/100 | 31.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.2 / 1k | 64.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Walkability | 44.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 1 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Population | 1,555 | 2,050 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
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 a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Kensington Grove answers with a larger local community.
On balance, value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Hatton Vale, while Kensington Grove 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.