SuburbCheck

Best Suburbs in Brisbane — Data-Driven Suburb Profiles

Greater Brisbane reaches from the riverside inner suburbs out to Ipswich, Logan, Redlands and Moreton Bay. River, rail and busway access shape how connected each suburb is.

638
Suburbs analysed
71/100
Median overall score
Auchenflower
Top-scoring suburb (97/100)

Safest suburbs in Brisbane

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  1. 1Alexandra HillsQLD 4161 · Redland100
  2. 2BeaudesertQLD 4285 · Scenic Rim100
  3. 3BirkdaleQLD 4159 · Redland100
  4. 4CapalabaQLD 4157 · Redland100
  5. 5CashmereQLD 4500 · Moreton Bay100
  6. 6ClevelandQLD 4163 · Redland100
  7. 7Eatons HillQLD 4037 · Moreton Bay100
  8. 8ElimbahQLD 4516 · Moreton Bay100
  9. 9FernvaleQLD 4306 · Somerset100
  10. 10Ferny HillsQLD 4055 · Moreton Bay100

Best Brisbane suburbs for families

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  1. 1Brisbane CityQLD 4000 · Brisbane94
  2. 2Petrie TerraceQLD 4000 · Brisbane94
  3. 3Everton HillsQLD 4053 · Moreton Bay90
  4. 4Arana HillsQLD 4054 · Moreton Bay89
  5. 5AshgroveQLD 4060 · Brisbane87
  6. 6AuchenflowerQLD 4066 · Brisbane87
  7. 7BardonQLD 4065 · Brisbane87
  8. 8Chapel HillQLD 4069 · Brisbane87
  9. 9PaddingtonQLD 4064 · Brisbane87
  10. 10TaringaQLD 4068 · Brisbane87

Most liveable suburbs in Brisbane

  1. 1Albion (Brisbane)QLD 4010 · Brisbane100
  2. 2AlderleyQLD 4051 · Brisbane100
  3. 3AnnerleyQLD 4103 · Brisbane100
  4. 4Arana HillsQLD 4054 · Moreton Bay100
  5. 5Ascot (Brisbane)QLD 4007 · Brisbane100
  6. 6AshgroveQLD 4060 · Brisbane100
  7. 7AspleyQLD 4034 · Brisbane100
  8. 8AuchenflowerQLD 4066 · Brisbane100
  9. 9BalmoralQLD 4171 · Brisbane100
  10. 10BardonQLD 4065 · Brisbane100

Best Brisbane suburbs for transport

  1. 1Brisbane CityQLD 4000 · Brisbane99
  2. 2Fortitude ValleyQLD 4006 · Brisbane99
  3. 3Albion (Brisbane)QLD 4010 · Brisbane98
  4. 4AnnerleyQLD 4103 · Brisbane98
  5. 5AuchenflowerQLD 4066 · Brisbane98
  6. 6MiltonQLD 4064 · Brisbane98
  7. 7South BrisbaneQLD 4101 · Brisbane98
  8. 8TaringaQLD 4068 · Brisbane98
  9. 9ToowongQLD 4066 · Brisbane98
  10. 10WilstonQLD 4051 · Brisbane98

Best entertainment suburbs in Brisbane

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  1. 1Bowen HillsQLD 4006 · Brisbane99
  2. 2Dutton ParkQLD 4102 · Brisbane99
  3. 3HerstonQLD 4006 · Brisbane99
  4. 4MiltonQLD 4064 · Brisbane99
  5. 5Spring HillQLD 4000 · Brisbane99
  6. 6TeneriffeQLD 4005 · Brisbane99
  7. 7Fortitude ValleyQLD 4006 · Brisbane98
  8. 8Highgate HillQLD 4101 · Brisbane98
  9. 9Kangaroo PointQLD 4169 · Brisbane98
  10. 10NewsteadQLD 4006 · Brisbane98

Best school suburbs in Brisbane

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  1. 1St LuciaQLD 4067 · Brisbane100
  2. 2BardonQLD 4065 · Brisbane99
  3. 3BrookfieldQLD 4069 · Brisbane99
  4. 4Chapel HillQLD 4069 · Brisbane99
  5. 5GrangeQLD 4051 · Brisbane99
  6. 6ToowongQLD 4066 · Brisbane99
  7. 7Ascot (Brisbane)QLD 4007 · Brisbane98
  8. 8AshgroveQLD 4060 · Brisbane98
  9. 9ClayfieldQLD 4011 · Brisbane98
  10. 10IndooroopillyQLD 4068 · Brisbane98

Best suburbs for fitness in Brisbane

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  1. 1Petrie TerraceQLD 4000 · Brisbane99
  2. 2NathanQLD 4111 · Brisbane98
  3. 3TennysonQLD 4105 · Brisbane98
  4. 4Dutton ParkQLD 4102 · Brisbane97
  5. 5HerstonQLD 4006 · Brisbane96
  6. 6Seven HillsQLD 4170 · Brisbane96
  7. 7KalingaQLD 4030 · Brisbane95
  8. 8Newtown (Ipswich)QLD 4305 · Ipswich95
  9. 9Sadliers CrossingQLD 4305 · Ipswich95
  10. 10Stones CornerQLD 4120 · Brisbane95

Best suburbs for outdoor living in Brisbane

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  1. 1Petrie TerraceQLD 4000 · Brisbane100
  2. 2Dutton ParkQLD 4102 · Brisbane99
  3. 3Stones CornerQLD 4120 · Brisbane99
  4. 4FairfieldQLD 4103 · Brisbane98
  5. 5HerstonQLD 4006 · Brisbane98
  6. 6NathanQLD 4111 · Brisbane97
  7. 7Sadliers CrossingQLD 4305 · Ipswich97
  8. 8MiltonQLD 4064 · Brisbane96
  9. 9Albion (Brisbane)QLD 4010 · Brisbane95
  10. 10KalingaQLD 4030 · Brisbane95

Best suburbs for culture in Brisbane

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  1. 1Petrie TerraceQLD 4000 · Brisbane100
  2. 2Dutton ParkQLD 4102 · Brisbane99
  3. 3HerstonQLD 4006 · Brisbane98
  4. 4MiltonQLD 4064 · Brisbane98
  5. 5Highgate HillQLD 4101 · Brisbane97
  6. 6Spring HillQLD 4000 · Brisbane97
  7. 7AuchenflowerQLD 4066 · Brisbane95
  8. 8East BrisbaneQLD 4169 · Brisbane95
  9. 9FairfieldQLD 4103 · Brisbane95
  10. 10Kangaroo PointQLD 4169 · Brisbane95

Popular Brisbane suburb comparisons

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Frequently asked questions

What are the safest suburbs in Brisbane?

By Residential Safety Score, the safest Brisbane suburbs on SuburbCheck include Alexandra Hills, Beaudesert, Birkdale, Capalaba and Cashmere. See the full "safest suburbs in Brisbane" list for the complete ranking.

What are the best suburbs for families in Brisbane?

Combining schools, residential safety and liveability, top family suburbs in Brisbane include Brisbane City, Petrie Terrace, Everton Hills, Arana Hills and Ashgrove.

What is the most liveable suburb in Brisbane?

Albion (Brisbane) has the highest Liveability Score in Brisbane on SuburbCheck, at 100/100 — based on walkable amenities, open space and climate comfort.

How many suburbs are in Brisbane?

Greater Brisbane has about 638 suburbs in SuburbCheck's data, each with safety, transport, education and liveability scores.

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