Brisbane City vs New Farm
The verdict
Brisbane City rates higher for transport (99 vs 91). New Farm is closer to the coast (11.9 km vs 13.8 km).
Scores
Brisbane CityNew Farm
| Brisbane City | New Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 94 |
| Transport | 99 | 91 |
| Education | 90 | 90 |
| 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 | New Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,587 | 12,197 |
| Median age | 31 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,802 | $2,069 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.4% | 61.9% |
| Born in Australia | 39.3% | 65.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 1.9 |
Growth: Brisbane City — · New Farm —
Property
| Brisbane City | New Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $830 |
| 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 | New Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 930 | 926 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 413 | 418 |
| 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 | New Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,135 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brisbane City · New Farm
Transport
| Brisbane City | New Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 91 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 106 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 1 | 1 |
| CBD commute (min) | 8 | 15 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 360 m | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Brisbane City | New Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 193 | 43 |
| Parks | 26 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 95 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.8 km | 11.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 90 m | 2.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 960 m | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Brisbane City | New Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,587 | 12,197 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,097 | 13,359 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 6.34% | 2.30% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Brisbane City or New Farm?
Brisbane City has the higher transport score (Brisbane City 99/100 vs New Farm 91/100).
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