Gilston vs Highland Park, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gilston | Highland Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.7/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.5 / 1k | 31.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 12 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 56 |
| Population | 2,669 | 6,576 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesGilston
- Best for best valueHighland Park
- Best for best schoolsHighland Park
Comparison summary
Gilston and Highland Park offer different strengths across official suburb data. Highland Park leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Highland Park; Parks & reserves favours Highland Park; Public transport stops favours Highland Park. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Gilston, Best value → Highland Park, Best schools → Highland Park.