Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 0.9 km apart, on the same open data. Highgate Hill scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.
| Highgate Hill | South Brisbane | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 6 | 68 |
| Safety | 24 | 24 |
| Wealth | 43 | 32 |
| Value | 59 | 9 |
| Parks | 53 | 55 |
| Cafés | 85 | 99 |
| Transit | 97 | 95 |
| Green space | 28 | 42 |
| Active & healthy | 35 | 55 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 30 | 98 |
| Median rent | $380/wk | $470/wk |
| Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026) | $2,000,000 | — |
| House sales in the 12 months to March 2026 | 44 | — |
| Population | 6,229 | 14,292 |
| Full profile | Highgate Hill in full | South Brisbane 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.
Highgate Hill and South Brisbane score the same for safety on official crime statistics.
Highgate Hill scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Highgate Hill or South Brisbane.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →