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Ellen Grove vs Richlands

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 3.2 km apart, on the same open data. Ellen Grove scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

Ellen GroveRichlands
Active3864
Safety4747
Wealth1024
Value936
Parks6412
Cafés1460
Transit3949
Green space3226
Active & healthy3254
Schools nearby (OSM)1612
Median rent$350/wk $370/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$838,500$870,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 202631144
Population3,5865,621
Full profile Ellen Grove in full Richlands 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 Ellen Grove safer than Richlands?

Ellen Grove and Richlands score the same for safety on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Ellen Grove or Richlands?

Ellen Grove has the lower median house price of the two ($838,500 vs $870,000).

Should I live in Ellen Grove or Richlands?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →