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Kuraby vs Underwood

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 2.0 km apart, on the same open data. Kuraby scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

KurabyUnderwood
Active2032
Safety509
Wealth5946
Value7153
Parks4637
Cafés1482
Transit3843
Green space8962
Active & healthy4758
Schools nearby (OSM)7848
Median rent$400/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,520,000$1,217,500
House sales in the 12 months to March 20267393
Population8,7376,809
Full profile Kuraby in full Underwood 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 Kuraby safer than Underwood?

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

Which is cheaper, Kuraby or Underwood?

Underwood has the lower median house price of the two ($1,217,500 vs $1,520,000).

Should I live in Kuraby or Underwood?

Kuraby scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Kuraby or Underwood.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →