Overall score
Coorparoo
77.8/100
Holland Park West
61.9/100
Coorparoo for retirees and families; Holland Park West for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Coorparoo
77.8/100
Holland Park West
61.9/100
Crime rate
Coorparoo
27.4 / 1k
Holland Park West
26.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coorparoo
435
Holland Park West
132
Population
Coorparoo
18,132
Holland Park West
6,468
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 | Coorparoo | Holland Park West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77.8/100 | 61.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.2/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.4 / 1k | 26.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 14 |
| Parks & reserves | 23 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 36 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 435 | 132 |
| Population | 18,132 | 6,468 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Coorparoo reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Holland Park West is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Coorparoo pulls ahead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, whereas Holland Park West is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Coorparoo if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Holland Park West for investors.