Overall score
Hatton Vale
37.9/100
Plainland
44.0/100
Hatton Vale vs Plainland, QLD Suburb Comparison
Plainland for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hatton ValePlainland
Crime rate
Hatton Vale
64.2 / 1k
Plainland
64.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hatton Vale
17
Plainland
8
Population
Hatton Vale
1,555
Plainland
1,930
Metric leadHatton Vale 3Plainland 43 tiedacross 10 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.
| Category | Hatton Vale | Plainland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.9/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 55.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.2 / 1k | 64.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 44.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 8 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Population | 1,555 | 1,930 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Hatton Vale is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Plainland is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Plainland sits among greener hillside streets, while Hatton Vale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Hatton Vale pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, whereas Plainland is the better pick for a larger local community. On housing, Hatton Vale sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Plainland.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Hatton Vale the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Plainland.
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.