Side by sideSuburb comparison

Highgate Hill vs Woolloongabba.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Highgate Hill edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Highgate Hill (1115) sits above Woolloongabba (1105). Highgate Hill skews owner-occupied (47%), Woolloongabba runs more rental-dense (26% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Highgate Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1105).

Common questionsHighgate Hill vs Woolloongabba

Common questions

Does Highgate Hill or Woolloongabba have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Highgate Hill scores 1115 vs 1105 in Woolloongabba. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Highgate Hill
Metric
Woolloongabba

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$450/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$740/wk
$625/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$770/wk
47.0%
Owner occupied
26.0%
51.0%
Renter occupied
70.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
6,229
Population
8,687
37
Median age
29

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1115
Avg ICSEA
1105

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).