Brisbane City vs East Brisbane
The verdict
Brisbane City rates higher for transport (99 vs 89). Brisbane City has a shorter estimated CBD commute (8 vs 17 min).
Scores
Brisbane CityEast Brisbane
| Brisbane City | East Brisbane | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 93 |
| Transport | 99 | 89 |
| Education | 90 | 88 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brisbane City | East Brisbane | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,587 | 6,186 |
| Median age | 31 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,802 | $2,056 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.4% | 59.4% |
| Born in Australia | 39.3% | 64.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Brisbane City — · East Brisbane —
Property
| Brisbane City | East Brisbane | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Brisbane City | East Brisbane | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 930 | 921 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 413 | 420 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Brisbane City is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brisbane City | East Brisbane | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,121 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brisbane City · East Brisbane
Transport
| Brisbane City | East Brisbane | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 89 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 106 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 1 | 1 |
| CBD commute (min) | 8 | 17 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 360 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Brisbane City | East Brisbane | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 10 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 193 | 17 |
| Parks | 26 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.8 km | 13.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 90 m | 2.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 960 m | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Brisbane City | East Brisbane | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,587 | 6,186 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,097 | 6,793 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 6.34% | 2.37% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Brisbane City or East Brisbane?
Brisbane City has the higher transport score (Brisbane City 99/100 vs East Brisbane 89/100).
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