Overall score
Highvale
57.5/100
Wights Mountain
63.2/100
Highvale vs Wights Mountain, QLD suburb comparison
Highvale for families; Wights Mountain for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HighvaleWights Mountain
Crime rate
Highvale
7.6 / 1k
Wights Mountain
7.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Highvale
36
Wights Mountain
4
Population
Highvale
1,979
Wights Mountain
767
Metric leadHighvale 3Wights Mountain 32 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesHighvale
- Best for best schoolsWights Mountain
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 | Highvale | Wights Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.5/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.6 / 1k | 7.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | — |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 36 | 4 |
| Population | 1,979 | 767 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Highvale is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Wights Mountain is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Highvale pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Wights Mountain is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Wights Mountain, while Highvale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.