Overall score
Hazelmere
38.7/100
Koongamia
37.2/100
Hazelmere for value; Koongamia for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hazelmere
38.7/100
Koongamia
37.2/100
Crime rate
Hazelmere
43.1 / 1k
Koongamia
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hazelmere
16
Koongamia
26
Population
Hazelmere
935
Koongamia
985
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 | Hazelmere | Koongamia |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.7/100 | 37.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.3/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 10 |
| Walkability | 27.5/100 | 17.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 26 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 2.7% |
| Population | 935 | 985 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Hazelmere is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Koongamia is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Hazelmere tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, while Koongamia stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community.
Retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Hazelmere the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Koongamia.
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.