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North Maclean vs Park Ridge South

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 5.7 km apart, on the same open data. North Maclean scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.

North MacleanPark Ridge South
Active1020
Safety77
Wealth2544
Value823
Parks4825
Cafés1414
Transit94
Green space4058
Active & healthy2532
Schools nearby (OSM)714
Median rent$450/wk $453/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$960,000$1,200,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026400169
Population1,5811,680
Full profile North Maclean in full Park Ridge South 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 North Maclean safer than Park Ridge South?

North Maclean and Park Ridge South score the same for safety on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, North Maclean or Park Ridge South?

North Maclean has the lower median house price of the two ($960,000 vs $1,200,000).

Should I live in North Maclean or Park Ridge South?

North Maclean scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for North Maclean or Park Ridge South.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →