Overall score
Brisbane City
55.6/100
Highgate Hill
52.4/100
Brisbane City vs Highgate Hill, QLD Suburb Comparison
Brisbane City for retirees; Highgate Hill for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Brisbane CityHighgate Hill
Crime rate
Brisbane City
539.2 / 1k
Highgate Hill
109.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brisbane City
1,590
Highgate Hill
196
Population
Brisbane City
12,587
Highgate Hill
6,229
Metric leadBrisbane City 8Highgate Hill 22 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 retireesBrisbane City
- Best for familiesHighgate Hill
- Best for investmentHighgate Hill
- Best for best valueHighgate Hill
- Best for best schoolsHighgate Hill
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 | Highgate Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.6/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.0/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 539.2 / 1k | 109.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 148 | 21 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,590 | 196 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 19.9% | 2.7% |
| Population | 12,587 | 6,229 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Brisbane City is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Highgate Hill is a lively metro mid-sized 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; Highgate Hill answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Brisbane City if you are weighing investors; lean toward Highgate Hill for retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.