Overall score
Highgate Hill
52.4/100
Woolloongabba
55.8/100
Highgate Hill vs Woolloongabba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Highgate Hill for families and investment; Woolloongabba for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Highgate HillWoolloongabba
Crime rate
Highgate Hill
109.3 / 1k
Woolloongabba
207.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Highgate Hill
196
Woolloongabba
496
Population
Highgate Hill
6,229
Woolloongabba
8,687
Metric leadHighgate Hill 2Woolloongabba 82 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 retireesWoolloongabba
- Best for familiesHighgate Hill
- Best for investmentHighgate 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 | 52.4/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 109.3 / 1k | 207.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 17 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 48 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 196 | 496 |
| Green cover | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 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 schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Highgate Hill, while Woolloongabba 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.