Overall score
Home Hill
47.8/100
McDesme
37.7/100
Home Hill vs McDesme, QLD Suburb Comparison
Home Hill for retirees and families; McDesme for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Home HillMcDesme
Crime rate
Home Hill
62.5 / 1k
McDesme
96.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Home Hill
184
McDesme
0
Population
Home Hill
2,876
McDesme
254
Metric leadHome Hill 8McDesme 1across 9 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 | Home Hill | McDesme |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.8/100 | 37.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.2/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.5 / 1k | 96.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 8.0/100 | 7.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | — |
| Walkability | 57.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 184 | 0 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,876 | 254 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Home Hill reads as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; McDesme is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Home Hill tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while McDesme stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Home Hill sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in McDesme.
Home Hill suits retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas McDesme is the stronger match for investors.
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.