Hatton Vale vs Kensington Grove, QLD suburb comparison

Hatton Vale for value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Hatton ValeKensington Grove

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

Metric leadHatton Vale 4Kensington Grove 13 tiedacross 8 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryHatton ValeKensington Grove
Overall score58.9/10050.9/100
Housing (desirability)91.7/10091.7/100
Crime rate41.4 / 1k41.5 / 1k
Schools & preschools11
Walkability44.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities170
Population1,5552,050
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)4/104/10

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 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.

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