Overall score
Fairfield
71.8/100
Highgate Hill
60.3/100
Fairfield vs Highgate Hill, QLD suburb comparison
Fairfield for investment and value; Highgate Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FairfieldHighgate Hill
Crime rate
Fairfield
64.5 / 1k
Highgate Hill
67.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fairfield
250
Highgate Hill
183
Population
Fairfield
3,106
Highgate Hill
6,229
Metric leadFairfield 6Highgate Hill 13 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHighgate Hill
- Best for familiesHighgate Hill
- Best for investmentFairfield
- Best for best valueFairfield
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 | Fairfield | Highgate Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.8/100 | 60.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 14.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.5 / 1k | 67.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 9 |
| 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 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Fairfield is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Highgate Hill is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Fairfield pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Highgate Hill is the better pick for a larger local community.
Fairfield suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Highgate Hill is the stronger match for retirees and families.