Overall score
Highgate Hill
52.4/100
Yeronga
65.1/100
Highgate Hill vs Yeronga, QLD Suburb Comparison
Highgate Hill for schools; Yeronga for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Highgate HillYeronga
Crime rate
Highgate Hill
109.3 / 1k
Yeronga
63.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Highgate Hill
196
Yeronga
451
Population
Highgate Hill
6,229
Yeronga
7,062
Metric leadHighgate Hill 2Yeronga 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 retireesYeronga
- Best for familiesYeronga
- Best for investmentYeronga
- Best for best valueYeronga
- 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 | Yeronga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 65.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 109.3 / 1k | 63.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 55 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 196 | 451 |
| Green cover | 2.7% | 19.7% |
| Population | 6,229 | 7,062 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Highgate Hill reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Yeronga is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Highgate Hill pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus walkability, whereas Yeronga is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Households prioritising schools may find Highgate Hill the better fit, while retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Yeronga.
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.