Overall score
Hemmant
43.2/100
Wynnum
59.7/100
Hemmant for families; Wynnum for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hemmant
43.2/100
Wynnum
59.7/100
Crime rate
Hemmant
65.4 / 1k
Wynnum
62.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hemmant
73
Wynnum
339
Population
Hemmant
2,886
Wynnum
14,036
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 | Hemmant | Wynnum |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.2/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.6/100 | 60.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.4 / 1k | 62.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 74 |
| Walkability | 11.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 73 | 339 |
| Green cover | 6.8% | 11.2% |
| Population | 2,886 | 14,036 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Hemmant is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Wynnum is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone. Wynnum leans into coastal living, while Hemmant feels more inland and suburban in character.
Hemmant pulls ahead on generous parks and open space, plus an emerging neighbourhood, whereas Wynnum is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options. Hemmant generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Wynnum leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wynnum, while Hemmant remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.