Herston vs Newmarket, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Herston | Newmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.6/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.8/100 | 14.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 206.0 / 1k | 31.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 20 |
| Walkability | 52.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 229 | 186 |
| Population | 2,311 | 5,083 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Herston and Newmarket offer different strengths across official suburb data. Newmarket leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Newmarket; Housing (desirability) favours Herston; Crime rate favours Newmarket. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Newmarket, Families → Newmarket, Investment → Herston, Best value → Newmarket.