Overall score
Allambie Heights
63.8/100
Brookvale
75.3/100
Allambie Heights vs Brookvale, NSW Suburb Comparison
Brookvale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Allambie HeightsBrookvale
Crime rate
Allambie Heights
46.8 / 1k
Brookvale
46.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allambie Heights
163
Brookvale
541
Population
Allambie Heights
7,317
Brookvale
3,389
Metric leadAllambie Heights 3Brookvale 73 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Allambie Heights | Brookvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.8/100 | 75.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.4/100 | 78.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.8 / 1k | 46.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 81 | 43 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 541 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 19 |
| Green cover | 4.6% | 7.6% |
| Population | 7,317 | 3,389 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Allambie Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Brookvale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Allambie Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Brookvale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Allambie Heights is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and a larger local community; Brookvale answers with schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Brookvale, while Allambie Heights remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.