Side by sideSuburb comparison

South Brisbane Bc vs Brisbane City.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Brisbane Bc (1126) sits above Brisbane City (1119).

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

South Brisbane Bc edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1119).

Common questionsSouth Brisbane Bc vs Brisbane City

Common questions

Does South Brisbane Bc or Brisbane City have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Brisbane Bc scores 1126 vs 1119 in Brisbane City. 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

South Brisbane Bc
Metric
Brisbane City

Price & Market

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

Rental

$450/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$450/wk
$383/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
31.0%
Renter occupied
66.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
90
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
35,246
Population
12,587
32
Median age
31

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1126
Avg ICSEA
1119

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).