Overall score
Highgate Hill
60.3/100
Petrie Terrace
47.0/100
Highgate Hill vs Petrie Terrace, QLD suburb comparison
Highgate Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Highgate HillPetrie Terrace
Crime rate
Highgate Hill
67.4 / 1k
Petrie Terrace
330.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Highgate Hill
183
Petrie Terrace
61
Population
Highgate Hill
6,229
Petrie Terrace
1,168
Metric leadHighgate Hill 8Petrie Terrace 11 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHighgate Hill
- Best for familiesHighgate Hill
- Best for best valueHighgate 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 | 60.3/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.1/100 | 13.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.4 / 1k | 330.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 19 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 9 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 83.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 183 | 61 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Petrie Terrace is the better pick for an affluent, sought-after address and plenty of restaurants and cafés.
On balance, families and 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.