Overall score
Highbury
54.4/100
St Agnes
65.4/100
Highbury for retirees; St Agnes for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Highbury
54.4/100
St Agnes
65.4/100
Crime rate
Highbury
21.9 / 1k
St Agnes
50.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Highbury
53
St Agnes
127
Population
Highbury
6,956
St Agnes
4,233
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.
Put side by side, Highbury is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and St Agnes is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Highbury pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a larger local community, whereas St Agnes is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options.
Retirees may find Highbury the better fit, while value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer St Agnes.