Gatton vs Placid Hills
The verdict
Gatton rates higher for liveability (64 vs 30). Gatton is closer to the coast (82.0 km vs 86.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Placid Hills rates higher (94 vs 89/100 in Gatton).
Scores
GattonPlacid Hills
| Gatton | Placid Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 21 |
| Transport | 16 | 0 |
| Education | 43 | 35 |
| Liveability | 64 | 30 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gatton | Placid Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,851 | 796 |
| Median age | 33 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,275 | $1,965 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.9% | 20.7% |
| Born in Australia | 66.2% | 89.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Gatton — · Placid Hills —
Property
| Gatton | Placid Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gatton | Placid Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 560 | 503 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 293 | 251 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,567 | 6,567 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gatton | Placid Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 960 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Gatton · Placid Hills
Transport
| Gatton | Placid Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 16 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 31.7 km | 36.3 km |
Liveability
| Gatton | Placid Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.8°C | 16.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 720 | 720 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 82.0 km | 86.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 74.2 km | 78.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.1 km | 18.2 km |
Population & growth
| Gatton | Placid Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,851 | 796 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,662 | 859 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.49% | 1.92% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gatton or Placid Hills?
Placid Hills has the higher residential safety score (Gatton 89/100 vs Placid Hills 94/100).
Which has better public transport, Gatton or Placid Hills?
Gatton has the higher transport score (Gatton 16/100 vs Placid Hills 0/100).
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