Hendra vs Northgate, QLD suburb comparison

Hendra for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

HendraNorthgate

Overall score

Hendra

65.8/100

Northgate

48.5/100

Crime rate

Hendra

30.1 / 1k

Northgate

61.9 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Hendra

93

Northgate

66

Population

Hendra

4,914

Northgate

4,876

Metric leadHendra 9Northgate 1across 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.

CategoryHendraNorthgate
Overall score65.8/10048.5/100
Housing (desirability)41.2/10035.7/100
Crime rate30.1 / 1k61.9 / 1k
Schools & preschools94
Parks & reserves23
Public transport stops3829
Walkability79.0/10038.0/100
Nearby amenities9366
Population4,9144,876
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/109/10

Comparison summary

Hendra reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Northgate is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.

Hendra pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Northgate is the better pick for parks and reserves.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Hendra, while Northgate remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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