Overall score
Brisbane City
55.6/100
Melbourne
52.8/100
Brisbane City vs Melbourne Suburb Comparison (QLD vs VIC)
Brisbane City for families; Melbourne for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Brisbane CityMelbourne
Crime rate
Brisbane City
539.2 / 1k
Melbourne
324.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brisbane City
1,590
Melbourne
2,530
Population
Brisbane City
12,587
Melbourne
54,941
Metric leadBrisbane City 4Melbourne 72 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 retireesMelbourne
- Best for familiesBrisbane City
- Best for investmentMelbourne
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 | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.6/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.0/100 | 46.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 539.2 / 1k | 324.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 148 | 400 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,590 | 2,530 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 640 |
| Green cover | 19.9% | 23.6% |
| Population | 12,587 | 54,941 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Brisbane City (QLD) is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Melbourne (VIC) is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Brisbane City pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and overall desirability, whereas Melbourne is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Brisbane City, while Melbourne 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.