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Herston vs Newmarket, QLD suburb comparison

Herston for investment; Newmarket for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

HerstonNewmarket

Overall score

Herston

46.1/100

Newmarket

64.6/100

Crime rate

Herston

214.2 / 1k

Newmarket

37.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Herston

229

Newmarket

186

Population

Herston

2,311

Newmarket

5,083

Metric leadHerston 4Newmarket 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryHerstonNewmarket
Overall score46.1/10064.6/100
Housing (desirability)21.8/10014.8/100
Crime rate214.2 / 1k37.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools177
Parks & reserves24
Public transport stops2920
Walkability52.0/10094.0/100
Nearby amenities229186
Population2,3115,083
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

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 and public transport access, while Newmarket stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.

Choose Herston if you are weighing investors; lean toward Newmarket for retirees and families.

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