Overall score
Gilston
40.3/100
Highland Park
49.3/100
Gilston vs Highland Park, QLD Suburb Comparison
Gilston for schools; Highland Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GilstonHighland Park
Crime rate
Gilston
57.0 / 1k
Highland Park
57.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gilston
13
Highland Park
68
Population
Gilston
2,669
Highland Park
6,576
Metric leadGilston 2Highland Park 91 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHighland Park
- Best for familiesHighland Park
- Best for investmentHighland Park
- Best for best valueHighland Park
- Best for best schoolsGilston
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 | Gilston | Highland Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.3/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.1/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.0 / 1k | 57.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 12 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 68 |
| Green cover | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| Population | 2,669 | 6,576 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Gilston reads as a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Highland Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Gilston sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Highland Park is in a middle-ring position.
Gilston pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Highland Park is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Gilston if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Highland Park for families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.