Overall score
Hatton Vale
37.9/100
Regency Downs
35.1/100
Hatton Vale for families and value; Regency Downs for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hatton Vale
37.9/100
Regency Downs
35.1/100
Crime rate
Hatton Vale
64.2 / 1k
Regency Downs
64.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hatton Vale
17
Regency Downs
0
Population
Hatton Vale
1,555
Regency Downs
2,623
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 | Regency Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.9/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.2 / 1k | 64.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Walkability | 44.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 0 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,555 | 2,623 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Hatton Vale is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Regency Downs is a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Hatton Vale tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Regency Downs stands out for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community. Hatton Vale generally means more mid-market housing value, while Regency Downs leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Hatton Vale if you are weighing retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Regency Downs for families.
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.