Overall score
Brisbane City
55.6/100
Fortitude Valley
48.9/100
Brisbane City vs Fortitude Valley, QLD Suburb Comparison
Brisbane City for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Brisbane CityFortitude Valley
Crime rate
Brisbane City
539.2 / 1k
Fortitude Valley
331.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brisbane City
1,590
Fortitude Valley
543
Population
Brisbane City
12,587
Fortitude Valley
9,708
Metric leadBrisbane City 8Fortitude Valley 23 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBrisbane City
- Best for familiesBrisbane City
- Best for best schoolsBrisbane City
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 | Brisbane City | Fortitude Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.6/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.0/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 539.2 / 1k | 331.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 148 | 48 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,590 | 543 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 1 |
| Green cover | 19.9% | 2.0% |
| Population | 12,587 | 9,708 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Brisbane City reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Fortitude Valley is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Brisbane City is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Fortitude Valley answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Brisbane City, while Fortitude Valley 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.