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Highgate Hill vs St Lucia

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 1.8 km apart, on the same open data. Highgate Hill scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

Highgate HillSt Lucia
Active696
Safety2493
Wealth4329
Value5921
Parks5390
Cafés8592
Transit9770
Green space2861
Active & healthy3574
Schools nearby (OSM)3039
Median rent$380/wk $410/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$2,000,000$2,070,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 20264476
Population6,22912,220
Full profile Highgate Hill in full St Lucia 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 Highgate Hill safer than St Lucia?

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

Which is cheaper, Highgate Hill or St Lucia?

Highgate Hill has the lower median house price of the two ($2,000,000 vs $2,070,000).

Should I live in Highgate Hill or St Lucia?

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 St Lucia.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →