Overall score
Chapel Hill
72.6/100
Indooroopilly
76.0/100
Chapel Hill for retirees and families; Indooroopilly for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Chapel Hill
72.6/100
Indooroopilly
76.0/100
Crime rate
Chapel Hill
9.2 / 1k
Indooroopilly
40.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chapel Hill
104
Indooroopilly
780
Population
Chapel Hill
10,511
Indooroopilly
13,622
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Chapel Hill | Indooroopilly |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.6/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 30.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.2 / 1k | 40.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 87 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 104 | 780 |
| Population | 10,511 | 13,622 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Chapel Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Indooroopilly is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Chapel Hill tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Indooroopilly stands out for schools and education options and public transport access.
Choose Chapel Hill if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Indooroopilly for families and households prioritising schools.