Overall score
Humpty Doo
32.8/100
Noonamah
29.7/100
Humpty Doo for families and schools; Noonamah for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Humpty Doo
32.8/100
Noonamah
29.7/100
Nearby amenities
Humpty Doo
3
Noonamah
3
Population
Humpty Doo
4,313
Noonamah
328
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Humpty Doo | Noonamah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.8/100 | 29.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.7/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 5.7/100 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 9 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 3 |
| Green cover | 3.3% | 15.1% |
| Population | 4,313 | 328 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Humpty Doo is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Noonamah is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Humpty Doo tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and overall desirability, while Noonamah stands out for housing affordability. Humpty Doo generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Noonamah leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Humpty Doo suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Noonamah is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.