Overall score
Carrara
48.4/100
Highland Park
55.6/100
Carrara vs Highland Park, QLD suburb comparison
Highland Park for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarraraHighland Park
Crime rate
Carrara
36.8 / 1k
Highland Park
36.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carrara
45
Highland Park
56
Population
Carrara
13,138
Highland Park
6,576
Metric leadCarrara 2Highland Park 53 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesHighland Park
- Best for best valueHighland Park
- Best for best schoolsHighland Park
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 | Carrara | Highland Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.4/100 | 55.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.8 / 1k | 36.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 12 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 56 |
| Population | 13,138 | 6,576 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Carrara is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Highland Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Carrara tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, while Highland Park stands out for parks and reserves and walkability.
Neither suburb has a sharp audience split here. The better choice between Carrara and Highland Park comes down to which lifestyle trade-offs matter most to you.