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Bahrs Scrub vs Buccan

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 3.8 km apart, on the same open data. Bahrs Scrub scores higher on 8 of 10 measures.

Bahrs ScrubBuccan
Active9432
Safety206
Wealth5681
Value5438
Parks6442
Cafés1414
Transit81
Green space5452
Active & healthy5830
Schools nearby (OSM)236
Median rent$420/wk $520/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$957,000$1,300,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026286118
Population4,5082,134
Full profile Bahrs Scrub in full Buccan in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Bahrs Scrub safer than Buccan?

Bahrs Scrub scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Bahrs Scrub or Buccan?

Bahrs Scrub has the lower median house price of the two ($957,000 vs $1,300,000).

Should I live in Bahrs Scrub or Buccan?

Bahrs Scrub scores higher on 8 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Bahrs Scrub or Buccan.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →