East Brisbane vs Kangaroo Point
The verdict
Kangaroo Point has a shorter estimated CBD commute (13 vs 17 min).
Scores
East BrisbaneKangaroo Point
| East Brisbane | Kangaroo Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 93 |
| Transport | 89 | 91 |
| Education | 88 | 87 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Brisbane | Kangaroo Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,186 | 9,689 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,056 | $2,058 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.4% | 57.8% |
| Born in Australia | 64.3% | 59.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Growth: East Brisbane — · Kangaroo Point —
Property
| East Brisbane | Kangaroo Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $820 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| East Brisbane | Kangaroo Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 921 | 929 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 420 | 413 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Brisbane | Kangaroo Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,121 | 1,132 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Brisbane · Kangaroo Point
Transport
| East Brisbane | Kangaroo Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 1 | 1 |
| CBD commute (min) | 17 | 13 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| East Brisbane | Kangaroo Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 17 |
| Parks | 11 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 20 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.2 km | 13.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.6 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| East Brisbane | Kangaroo Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,186 | 9,689 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,793 | 11,881 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.37% | 5.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Brisbane or Kangaroo Point?
East Brisbane and Kangaroo Point have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, East Brisbane or Kangaroo Point?
Kangaroo Point has a higher average school ICSEA (East Brisbane 1121 vs Kangaroo Point 1132; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Brisbane or Kangaroo Point?
Kangaroo Point has the higher transport score (East Brisbane 89/100 vs Kangaroo Point 91/100).
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