Overall score
Hinchinbrook
47.5/100
Horningsea Park
49.9/100
Hinchinbrook vs Horningsea Park, NSW suburb comparison
Hinchinbrook for investment; Horningsea Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HinchinbrookHorningsea Park
Crime rate
Hinchinbrook
72.9 / 1k
Horningsea Park
20.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hinchinbrook
87
Horningsea Park
27
Population
Hinchinbrook
11,521
Horningsea Park
3,673
Metric leadHinchinbrook 7Horningsea Park 4across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHorningsea Park
- Best for familiesHorningsea Park
- Best for investmentHinchinbrook
- Best for best schoolsHorningsea Park
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 | Hinchinbrook | Horningsea Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.5/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.9 / 1k | 20.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 31 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 27 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 15 |
| Population | 11,521 | 3,673 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Hinchinbrook reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Horningsea Park is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel. Hinchinbrook sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Horningsea Park is further out with more breathing room.
Hinchinbrook pulls ahead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, whereas Horningsea Park is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Hinchinbrook sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Horningsea Park.
Hinchinbrook suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Horningsea Park is the stronger match for retirees and families.