Overall score
Hendra
64.9/100
Wooloowin
47.8/100
Hendra vs Wooloowin, QLD Suburb Comparison
Hendra for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HendraWooloowin
Crime rate
Hendra
48.1 / 1k
Wooloowin
79.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hendra
96
Wooloowin
83
Population
Hendra
4,914
Wooloowin
4,029
Metric leadHendra 7Wooloowin 22 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 | Hendra | Wooloowin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.9/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.1 / 1k | 79.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 16 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 96 | 83 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| Population | 4,914 | 4,029 |
| 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 Wooloowin is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Hendra tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Wooloowin stands out for schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hendra, while Wooloowin 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.