Overall score
Auchenflower
59.8/100
Red Hill
72.0/100
Auchenflower vs Red Hill, QLD suburb comparison
Auchenflower for families and schools; Red Hill for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AuchenflowerRed Hill
Crime rate
Auchenflower
39.0 / 1k
Red Hill
29.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Auchenflower
147
Red Hill
153
Population
Auchenflower
6,053
Red Hill
5,834
Metric leadAuchenflower 2Red Hill 71 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRed Hill
- Best for familiesAuchenflower
- Best for investmentRed Hill
- Best for best valueRed Hill
- Best for best schoolsAuchenflower
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 | Auchenflower | Red Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.8/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.0 / 1k | 29.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 41 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 147 | 153 |
| Population | 6,053 | 5,834 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Auchenflower is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Red Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Auchenflower tends to lead on parks and reserves and a larger local community, while Red Hill stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Auchenflower suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Red Hill is the stronger match for retirees and investors.