Overall score
Albion
37.5/100
Brooklyn
49.2/100
Brooklyn for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Albion
37.5/100
Brooklyn
49.2/100
Crime rate
Albion
113.7 / 1k
Brooklyn
217.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albion
94
Brooklyn
109
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 | 37.5/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.5/100 | 51.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 113.7 / 1k | 217.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 27 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 94 | 109 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 68 |
| Green cover | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Brooklyn is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Albion generally means more approachable housing costs, while Brooklyn leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Albion if you are weighing families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Brooklyn for retirees.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.