Best Brisbane suburbs for downsizers

Low-maintenance living close to shops, transport and services — ranked for downsizers and anyone after a walkable, connected unit. Adjust to taste.

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    Top matches in Brisbane

    from 311 suburbs
    1. 1

      Auchenflower

      QLD 4066 · 6,053 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Public transport

      $780K median unit 83/100 safety very walkable95/100 transport9 min to CBD
      A+
      90
      match
    2. 2

      Taringa

      QLD 4068 · 8,732 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Close to the city

      $828K median unit 84/100 safety very walkable92/100 transport14 min to CBD
      A+
      86
      match
    3. 3

      Wooloowin

      QLD 4030 · 4,029 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Close to the city

      $818K median unit 81/100 safety very walkable92/100 transport50% above-peer schools14 min to CBD
      A+
      84
      match
    4. 4

      Sherwood

      QLD 4075 · 6,082 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Public transport

      $722K median unit 83/100 safety very walkable93/100 transport21 min to CBD
      A+
      83
      match
    5. 5

      Toowong

      QLD 4066 · 12,556 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Public transport · weaker on: Safety

      $835K median unit 74/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport50% above-peer schools11 min to CBD
      A
      82
      match
    6. 6

      Coorparoo

      QLD 4151 · 18,132 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Close to the city

      $850K median unit 78/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport40% above-peer schools13 min to CBD
      A+
      81
      match
    7. 7

      Bowen Hills

      QLD 4006 · 4,898 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Close to the city · weaker on: Safety

      $682K median unit 70/100 safety very walkable96/100 transport9 min to CBD
      A
      80
      match
    8. 8

      Clayfield

      QLD 4011 · 10,897 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Close to the city

      $849K median unit 80/100 safety very walkable95/100 transport75% above-peer schools15 min to CBD
      A+
      80
      match
    9. 9

      Graceville

      QLD 4075 · 4,764 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Safety

      86/100 safety very walkable93/100 transport0% above-peer schools20 min to CBD
      A+
      80
      match
    10. 10

      Milton

      QLD 4064 · 3,144 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Close to the city · weaker on: Safety

      $800K median unit 70/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport0% above-peer schools6 min to CBD
      B
      80
      match
    11. 11

      Corinda

      QLD 4075 · 5,555 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Public transport

      86/100 safety very walkable92/100 transport20% above-peer schools23 min to CBD
      A
      79
      match
    12. 12

      Camp Hill

      QLD 4152 · 12,254 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Close to the city

      $824K median unit 84/100 safety walkable94/100 transport0% above-peer schools16 min to CBD
      A
      79
      match
    13. 13

      South Brisbane

      QLD 4101 · 14,292 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Close to the city · weaker on: Safety

      $872K median unit 70/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport60% above-peer schools9 min to CBD
      A
      78
      match
    14. 14

      Keperra

      QLD 4054 · 7,014 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      79/100 safety very walkable96/100 transport50% above-peer schools21 min to CBD
      A
      78
      match
    15. 15

      Nundah

      QLD 4012 · 13,098 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $775K median unit 75/100 safety very walkable95/100 transport33% above-peer schools16 min to CBD
      A
      78
      match
    16. 16

      Fortitude Valley

      QLD 4006 · 9,708 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Close to the city · weaker on: Safety

      $700K median unit 68/100 safety very walkable95/100 transport50% above-peer schools6 min to CBD
      A
      78
      match
    17. 17

      Greenslopes

      QLD 4120 · 7,941 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Public transport

      $824K median unit 75/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport10 min to CBD
      A
      78
      match
    18. 18

      Kippa-Ring

      QLD 4021 · 9,745 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Walkability · weaker on: Close to the city

      100/100 safety very walkable90/100 transport0% above-peer schools40 min to CBD
      B
      78
      match
    19. 19

      Brisbane City

      QLD 4000 · 12,587 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Walkability · weaker on: Safety

      $765K median unit 67/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport0% above-peer schools0 min to CBD
      A
      77
      match
    20. 20

      Mitchelton

      QLD 4053 · 9,244 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability · weaker on: Safety

      $799K median unit 73/100 safety very walkable95/100 transport20% above-peer schools19 min to CBD
      A
      77
      match

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