Overall score
Albion
50.0/100
Brooklyn
48.9/100
Albion for families and investment; Brooklyn for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Albion
50.0/100
Brooklyn
48.9/100
Crime rate
Albion
113.7 / 1k
Brooklyn
217.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albion
82
Brooklyn
103
Population
Albion
4,334
Brooklyn
1,979
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Albion | Brooklyn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.8/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 113.7 / 1k | 217.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 27 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 82 | 103 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 68 |
| Population | 4,334 | 1,979 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Albion is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Brooklyn is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Albion pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Brooklyn is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access. Albion generally means more approachable housing costs, while Brooklyn leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Albion if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Brooklyn for retirees.