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Everton Hills vs McDowall

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. Everton Hills scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

Everton HillsMcDowall
Active1466
Safety8398
Wealth7682
Value4668
Parks5668
Cafés7414
Transit4943
Green space4085
Active & healthy4257
Schools nearby (OSM)5840
Median rent$480/wk $470/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,185,000$1,335,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 202634275
Population6,6737,612
Full profile Everton Hills in full McDowall 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 Everton Hills safer than McDowall?

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

Which is cheaper, Everton Hills or McDowall?

Everton Hills has the lower median house price of the two ($1,185,000 vs $1,335,000).

Should I live in Everton Hills or McDowall?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →