Overall score
Auchenflower
62.4/100
South Brisbane
53.0/100
Auchenflower vs South Brisbane, QLD Suburb Comparison
Auchenflower for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AuchenflowerSouth Brisbane
Crime rate
Auchenflower
61.7 / 1k
South Brisbane
109.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Auchenflower
160
South Brisbane
1,289
Population
Auchenflower
6,053
South Brisbane
14,292
Metric leadAuchenflower 3South Brisbane 72 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesAuchenflower
- Best for investmentAuchenflower
- Best for best valueAuchenflower
- 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 | South Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.4/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.7 / 1k | 109.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 48 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 160 | 1,289 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Population | 6,053 | 14,292 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Auchenflower is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while South Brisbane is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Auchenflower tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while South Brisbane stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Auchenflower, while South Brisbane remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.