Overall score
Hunchy
46.7/100
West Woombye
51.2/100
Hunchy vs West Woombye, QLD suburb comparison
Hunchy for schools; West Woombye for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HunchyWest Woombye
Crime rate
Hunchy
16.2 / 1k
West Woombye
17.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hunchy
1
West Woombye
12
Population
Hunchy
592
West Woombye
1,083
Metric leadHunchy 1West Woombye 51 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Woombye
- Best for familiesWest Woombye
- Best for investmentWest Woombye
- Best for best valueWest Woombye
- Best for best schoolsHunchy
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 | Hunchy | West Woombye |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.7/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.8/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.2 / 1k | 17.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 12 |
| Population | 592 | 1,083 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hunchy is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and West Woombye is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Hunchy is stronger for a quieter safety profile; West Woombye answers with housing affordability and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer West Woombye, while Hunchy remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.