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Brisbane City vs Kangaroo Point

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 1.2 km apart, on the same open data. Brisbane City scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

Brisbane CityKangaroo Point
Active5476
Safety211
Wealth3151
Value1034
Parks8243
Cafés10084
Transit10071
Green space6452
Active & healthy5058
Schools nearby (OSM)2150
Median rent$460/wk $450/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,285,000$1,803,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 20261422
Population12,5879,689
Full profile Brisbane City in full Kangaroo Point 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 Brisbane City safer than Kangaroo Point?

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

Which is cheaper, Brisbane City or Kangaroo Point?

Brisbane City has the lower median house price of the two ($1,285,000 vs $1,803,000).

Should I live in Brisbane City or Kangaroo Point?

Brisbane City scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Brisbane City or Kangaroo Point.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →