East Brisbane vs South Brisbane, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | East Brisbane | South Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 62.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.4/100 | 2.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.5 / 1k | 67.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 48 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 208 | 1,128 |
| Population | 6,186 | 14,292 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesEast Brisbane
- Best for familiesSouth Brisbane
- Best for investmentEast Brisbane
- Best for best valueEast Brisbane
- Best for best schoolsSouth Brisbane
Comparison summary
East Brisbane and South Brisbane offer different strengths across official suburb data. South Brisbane leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours South Brisbane; Housing (desirability) favours East Brisbane; Crime rate favours South Brisbane. Quick verdicts: Retirees → East Brisbane, Families → South Brisbane, Investment → East Brisbane, Best value → East Brisbane.