Overall score
Herston
46.4/100
Newmarket
67.6/100
Herston vs Newmarket, QLD Suburb Comparison
Newmarket for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HerstonNewmarket
Crime rate
Herston
331.3 / 1k
Newmarket
56.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Herston
236
Newmarket
189
Population
Herston
2,311
Newmarket
5,083
Metric leadHerston 3Newmarket 72 tiedacross 12 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 | Herston | Newmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 67.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.5/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 331.3 / 1k | 56.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 17 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 20 |
| Walkability | 50.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 236 | 189 |
| Green cover | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| Population | 2,311 | 5,083 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Herston is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while Newmarket is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Herston tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Newmarket stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Choose Herston if you are weighing investors; lean toward Newmarket for retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.