Overall score
Coorparoo
71.3/100
East Brisbane
58.4/100
Coorparoo vs East Brisbane, QLD Suburb Comparison
Coorparoo for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoorparooEast Brisbane
Crime rate
Coorparoo
45.1 / 1k
East Brisbane
111.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coorparoo
438
East Brisbane
211
Population
Coorparoo
18,132
East Brisbane
6,186
Metric leadCoorparoo 7East Brisbane 14 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Coorparoo | East Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.3/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.4/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.1 / 1k | 111.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 23 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 23 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 438 | 211 |
| Green cover | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| Population | 18,132 | 6,186 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Coorparoo is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and East Brisbane is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Coorparoo tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while East Brisbane stands out for a hub for schools and preschools, plus an affluent, sought-after address.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Coorparoo, while East Brisbane 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.