Overall score
Hendra
65.9/100
Kalinga
59.5/100
Hendra vs Kalinga, QLD suburb comparison
Hendra for retirees and families; Kalinga for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HendraKalinga
Crime rate
Hendra
30.8 / 1k
Kalinga
51.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hendra
93
Kalinga
106
Population
Hendra
4,914
Kalinga
2,144
Metric leadHendra 5Kalinga 41 tiedacross 10 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.
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 and public transport access; Kalinga answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Hendra suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Kalinga is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.