Overall score
Hemmant
48.9/100
Pinkenba
43.3/100
Hemmant for retirees and families; Pinkenba for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hemmant
48.9/100
Pinkenba
43.3/100
Crime rate
Hemmant
39.4 / 1k
Pinkenba
3630.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hemmant
73
Pinkenba
8
Population
Hemmant
2,886
Pinkenba
350
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.
Hemmant is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Pinkenba is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Pinkenba is shaped by the coast, Hemmant offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Hemmant tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Pinkenba stands out for public transport access and walkability. Hemmant generally means more mid-market housing value, while Pinkenba leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Hemmant if you are weighing retirees and households prioritising schools; lean toward Pinkenba for people chasing a beach lifestyle.