Overall score
Highgate Hill
52.4/100
Petrie Terrace
51.9/100
Highgate Hill vs Petrie Terrace, QLD Suburb Comparison
Highgate Hill for families and investment; Petrie Terrace for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Highgate HillPetrie Terrace
Crime rate
Highgate Hill
109.3 / 1k
Petrie Terrace
539.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Highgate Hill
196
Petrie Terrace
62
Population
Highgate Hill
6,229
Petrie Terrace
1,168
Metric leadHighgate Hill 7Petrie Terrace 23 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 retireesPetrie Terrace
- Best for familiesHighgate Hill
- Best for investmentHighgate Hill
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 | Highgate Hill | Petrie Terrace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 109.3 / 1k | 539.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 19 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 9 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 83.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 196 | 62 |
| Green cover | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Population | 6,229 | 1,168 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Highgate Hill is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Petrie Terrace is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Highgate Hill pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Petrie Terrace is the better pick for schools and education options.
On balance, value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Highgate Hill, while Petrie Terrace remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.