Overall score
Annerley
59.5/100
Woolloongabba
55.8/100
Annerley for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Annerley
59.5/100
Woolloongabba
55.8/100
Crime rate
Annerley
101.9 / 1k
Woolloongabba
207.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Annerley
525
Woolloongabba
496
Population
Annerley
11,891
Woolloongabba
8,687
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 | Annerley | Woolloongabba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.5/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.1/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 101.9 / 1k | 207.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 17 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 48 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 525 | 496 |
| Green cover | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Population | 11,891 | 8,687 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Annerley is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Woolloongabba is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Annerley tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Woolloongabba stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Annerley the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Woolloongabba.
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.