Overall score
Fig Tree Pocket
65.5/100
Indooroopilly
76.0/100
Fig Tree Pocket for retirees and investment; Indooroopilly for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Fig Tree Pocket
65.5/100
Indooroopilly
76.0/100
Crime rate
Fig Tree Pocket
9.3 / 1k
Indooroopilly
40.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fig Tree Pocket
149
Indooroopilly
780
Population
Fig Tree Pocket
4,345
Indooroopilly
13,622
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 | Fig Tree Pocket | Indooroopilly |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 30.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.3 / 1k | 40.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 87 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 780 |
| Population | 4,345 | 13,622 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Fig Tree Pocket is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Indooroopilly is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Fig Tree Pocket pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Indooroopilly is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Fig Tree Pocket suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Indooroopilly is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.