Overall score
Coorparoo
77.8/100
Seven Hills
57.7/100
Coorparoo for retirees and families; Seven Hills for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Coorparoo
77.8/100
Seven Hills
57.7/100
Crime rate
Coorparoo
27.4 / 1k
Seven Hills
40.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coorparoo
435
Seven Hills
81
Population
Coorparoo
18,132
Seven Hills
2,732
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 | Seven Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77.8/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.2/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.4 / 1k | 40.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 23 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 16 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 435 | 81 |
| Population | 18,132 | 2,732 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Coorparoo is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Seven Hills is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Seven Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Coorparoo keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Coorparoo pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Seven Hills is the better pick for housing affordability.
Choose Coorparoo if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Seven Hills for investors and value-focused buyers.