Side by sideSuburb comparison

South Brisbane vs South Bank.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Bank (1133) sits above South Brisbane (1124).

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 Bank edges out on average school ICSEA (1133 vs 1124).

Common questionsSouth Brisbane vs South Bank

Common questions

Does South Brisbane or South Bank have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Bank scores 1133 vs 1124 in South Brisbane. 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
Metric
South Bank

Price & Market

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

Rental

$450/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$450/wk
$880/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$383/wk
27.0%
Owner occupied
70.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
10
100
Bike score
100
14,292
Population
35,246
29
Median age
32

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1124
Avg ICSEA
1133

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).