Woolloongabba vs Highgate Hill
Woolloongabba (median $1,500,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Highgate Hill ($1,815,000).
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Woolloongabba and Highgate Hill side by side
| Measure | Woolloongabba | Highgate Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,500,000 | $1,815,000 |
| Median unit | $606,000 | $702,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $730/wk | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | $800/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 26.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 70.0% | 51.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1105 | 1115 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,687 | 6,229 |
| Median age | 29 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 967 mm | 971 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
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).
- For buyers
- Woolloongabba is the lower entry point at $1,500,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Woolloongabba offers the higher gross rental yield (2.53% vs 1.29%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Highgate Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1105).
Woolloongabba vs Highgate Hill: common questions
Is Woolloongabba or Highgate Hill cheaper to buy in?
Woolloongabba has the lower median house price at $1,500,000, roughly 17% below Highgate Hill ($1,815,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Woolloongabba or Highgate Hill 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Woolloongabba or Highgate Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.53% in Woolloongabba vs 1.29% in Highgate Hill. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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