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Brisbane City vs Highgate Hill, QLD suburb comparison

Brisbane City for investment; Highgate Hill for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Brisbane CityHighgate Hill

Overall score

Brisbane City

61.6/100

Highgate Hill

60.3/100

Crime rate

Brisbane City

340.4 / 1k

Highgate Hill

69.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Brisbane City

1,555

Highgate Hill

183

Population

Brisbane City

12,587

Highgate Hill

6,229

Metric leadBrisbane City 7Highgate Hill 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryBrisbane CityHighgate Hill
Overall score61.6/10060.3/100
Housing (desirability)1.4/10014.1/100
Crime rate340.4 / 1k69.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools209
Parks & reserves187
Public transport stops14821
Walkability100.0/10088.0/100
Nearby amenities1,555183
Planning activity1—
Population12,5876,229
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

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 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 families and investors; lean toward Highgate Hill for retirees and value-focused buyers.

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