Overall score
Hendra
64.9/100
Kalinga
57.8/100
Hendra vs Kalinga, QLD Suburb Comparison
Hendra for investment; Kalinga for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HendraKalinga
Crime rate
Hendra
48.1 / 1k
Kalinga
79.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hendra
96
Kalinga
109
Population
Hendra
4,914
Kalinga
2,144
Metric leadHendra 6Kalinga 42 tiedacross 12 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 | Hendra | Kalinga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.9/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.1 / 1k | 79.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 19 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 96 | 109 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 27.4% |
| Population | 4,914 | 2,144 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hendra is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Kalinga is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Hendra is stronger for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability; Kalinga answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Hendra suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Kalinga is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.