Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 2.8 km apart, on the same open data. Moorooka scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Moorooka | Rocklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 50 | 60 |
| Safety | 58 | 89 |
| Wealth | 36 | 17 |
| Value | 63 | 27 |
| Parks | 67 | 57 |
| Cafés | 86 | 66 |
| Transit | 84 | 17 |
| Green space | 36 | 58 |
| Active & healthy | 45 | 72 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 74 | 31 |
| Median rent | $360/wk | $335/wk |
| Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026) | $1,347,500 | $869,000 |
| House sales in the 12 months to March 2026 | 140 | 173 |
| Population | 10,783 | 1,672 |
| Full profile | Moorooka in full | Rocklea 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.
Rocklea scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Rocklea has the lower median house price of the two ($869,000 vs $1,347,500).
Moorooka scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Moorooka or Rocklea.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →