Fairfield vs Highgate Hill, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Fairfield | Highgate Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.0/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 14.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.6 / 1k | 67.3 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 21 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 250 | 183 |
| Population | 3,106 | 6,229 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHighgate Hill
- Best for familiesHighgate Hill
- Best for investmentFairfield
- Best for best valueFairfield
Comparison summary
Fairfield (Qld) and Highgate Hill offer different strengths across official suburb data. Fairfield (Qld) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Fairfield (Qld); Housing (desirability) favours Fairfield (Qld); Crime rate favours Fairfield (Qld). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Highgate Hill, Families → Highgate Hill, Investment → Fairfield (Qld), Best value → Fairfield (Qld).