Brisbane City vs Highgate Hill
The verdict
Brisbane City rates higher for transport (99 vs 88). Brisbane City is closer to the coast (13.8 km vs 15.6 km).
Scores
Brisbane CityHighgate Hill
| Brisbane City | Highgate Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 93 |
| Transport | 99 | 88 |
| Education | 90 | 91 |
| 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 | Highgate Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,587 | 6,229 |
| Median age | 31 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,802 | $1,937 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.4% | 65.6% |
| Born in Australia | 39.3% | 61.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Brisbane City — · Highgate Hill —
Property
| Brisbane City | Highgate Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Data not available |
| 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 | Highgate Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 930 | 931 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 413 | 417 |
| 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 | Highgate Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Brisbane City · Highgate Hill
Transport
| Brisbane City | Highgate Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 88 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 106 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 1 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 8 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 360 m | 870 m |
Liveability
| Brisbane City | Highgate Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 |
| Parks | 26 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 56 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.8 km | 15.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 90 m | 2.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 960 m | 980 m |
Population & growth
| Brisbane City | Highgate Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,587 | 6,229 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,097 | 7,065 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 6.34% | 3.20% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Brisbane City or Highgate Hill?
Brisbane City has the higher transport score (Brisbane City 99/100 vs Highgate Hill 88/100).
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