Overall score
Hemmant
43.2/100
Pinkenba
31.1/100
Hemmant vs Pinkenba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Hemmant for retirees and families; Pinkenba for beach lifestyle and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HemmantPinkenba
Crime rate
Hemmant
65.4 / 1k
Pinkenba
6044.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hemmant
73
Pinkenba
9
Population
Hemmant
2,886
Pinkenba
350
Metric leadHemmant 8Pinkenba 21 tiedacross 11 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 | Hemmant | Pinkenba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.2/100 | 31.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.6/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.4 / 1k | 6044.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 20 |
| Walkability | 11.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 73 | 9 |
| Green cover | 6.8% | 0.9% |
| Population | 2,886 | 350 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
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, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Pinkenba stands out for public transport access and walkability. Hemmant generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, 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.
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.