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Boondall vs Shorncliffe

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 2.6 km apart, on the same open data. Boondall scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

BoondallShorncliffe
Active7250
Safety1374
Wealth3871
Value3299
Parks4034
Cafés3187
Transit3463
Green space7476
Active & healthy6747
Schools nearby (OSM)2888
Median rent$415/wk $275/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,075,000$1,290,050
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026125121
Population9,6031,907
Full profile Boondall in full Shorncliffe 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 Boondall safer than Shorncliffe?

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

Which is cheaper, Boondall or Shorncliffe?

Boondall has the lower median house price of the two ($1,075,000 vs $1,290,050).

Should I live in Boondall or Shorncliffe?

Boondall scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Boondall or Shorncliffe.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →