Overall score
Allambie Heights
66.7/100
Brookvale
71.1/100
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
154
Brookvale
527
Population
Allambie Heights
7,317
Brookvale
3,389
Metric leadAllambie Heights 3Brookvale 44 tiedacross 11 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 | 66.7/100 | 71.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.2/100 | 37.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.8 / 1k | 46.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 14 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 81 | 43 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 154 | 527 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 16 |
| 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 and public transport access; Brookvale answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Brookvale, while Allambie Heights remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.