Overall score
Highgate Hill
60.3/100
Yeronga
67.6/100
Highgate Hill vs Yeronga, QLD suburb comparison
Highgate Hill for families and schools; Yeronga for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Highgate HillYeronga
Crime rate
Highgate Hill
67.4 / 1k
Yeronga
39.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Highgate Hill
183
Yeronga
447
Population
Highgate Hill
6,229
Yeronga
7,062
Metric leadHighgate Hill 2Yeronga 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 retireesYeronga
- Best for familiesHighgate Hill
- 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 | 60.3/100 | 67.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.1/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.4 / 1k | 39.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 55 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 183 | 447 |
| 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 walkability, whereas Yeronga is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Yeronga, while Highgate Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.