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Highgate Hill vs West End

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. Highgate Hill scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

Highgate HillWest End
Active652
Safety2424
Wealth4358
Value5940
Parks5341
Cafés8598
Transit9796
Green space2824
Active & healthy3555
Schools nearby (OSM)3078
Median rent$380/wk $450/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$2,000,000$2,075,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 20264453
Population6,22914,730
Full profile Highgate Hill in full West End 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 West End?

Highgate Hill and West End score the same for safety on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Highgate Hill or West End?

Highgate Hill has the lower median house price of the two ($2,000,000 vs $2,075,000).

Should I live in Highgate Hill or West End?

Highgate Hill scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Highgate Hill or West End.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →