Overall score
Carrara
40.6/100
Highland Park
49.3/100
Carrara vs Highland Park, QLD Suburb Comparison
Carrara for schools; Highland Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarraraHighland Park
Crime rate
Carrara
57.1 / 1k
Highland Park
57.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carrara
49
Highland Park
68
Population
Carrara
13,138
Highland Park
6,576
Metric leadCarrara 4Highland Park 62 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 retireesHighland Park
- Best for familiesHighland Park
- Best for investmentHighland Park
- Best for best valueHighland Park
- Best for best schoolsCarrara
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 | 40.6/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.8/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.1 / 1k | 57.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 12 |
| Walkability | 40.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 68 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| 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 public transport access and a larger local community, while Highland Park stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Highland Park, while Carrara 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.