Overall score
Highgate Hill
60.3/100
Woolloongabba
63.0/100
Highgate Hill vs Woolloongabba, 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 HillWoolloongabba
Crime rate
Highgate Hill
67.4 / 1k
Woolloongabba
127.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Highgate Hill
183
Woolloongabba
480
Population
Highgate Hill
6,229
Woolloongabba
8,687
Metric leadHighgate Hill 2Woolloongabba 71 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 schoolsHighgate 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 | Woolloongabba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.3/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.1/100 | 12.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.4 / 1k | 127.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 17 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 48 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 183 | 480 |
| Population | 6,229 | 8,687 |
| 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 Woolloongabba is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Highgate Hill pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Woolloongabba is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
Choose Highgate Hill if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Woolloongabba for families and value-focused buyers.