Overall score
Hermit Park
42.0/100
West End
43.0/100
Hermit Park vs West End, QLD suburb comparison
Hermit Park for investment and value; West End for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hermit ParkWest End
Crime rate
Hermit Park
121.9 / 1k
West End
190.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hermit Park
59
West End
41
Population
Hermit Park
3,512
West End
3,891
Metric leadHermit Park 4West End 5across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesWest End
- Best for investmentHermit Park
- Best for best valueHermit Park
- Best for best schoolsWest End
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 | Hermit Park | West End |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.0/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.1/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 121.9 / 1k | 190.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Walkability | 43.5/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 59 | 41 |
| Population | 3,512 | 3,891 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Hermit Park is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while West End is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Hermit Park is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; West End answers with parks and reserves and a larger local community. On housing, Hermit Park sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in West End.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Hermit Park, while West End remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.