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Kangaroo Point vs New Farm

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Kangaroo Point scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

Kangaroo PointNew Farm
Active7673
Safety114
Wealth5153
Value3459
Parks438
Cafés8494
Transit7192
Green space5228
Active & healthy5864
Schools nearby (OSM)5087
Median rent$450/wk $405/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,803,000$3,400,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 20262283
Population9,68912,197
Full profile Kangaroo Point in full New Farm 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 Kangaroo Point safer than New Farm?

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

Which is cheaper, Kangaroo Point or New Farm?

Kangaroo Point has the lower median house price of the two ($1,803,000 vs $3,400,000).

Should I live in Kangaroo Point or New Farm?

Kangaroo Point scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Kangaroo Point or New Farm.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →