Overall score
Australind
64.5/100
Brunswick
29.5/100
Australind for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Australind
64.5/100
Brunswick
29.5/100
Crime rate
Australind
437.2 / 1k
Brunswick
6162.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Australind
55
Brunswick
0
Population
Australind
15,988
Brunswick
1,195
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 | Australind | Brunswick |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.5/100 | 29.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 32.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 437.2 / 1k | 6162.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 84 | 3 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 0 |
| Population | 15,988 | 1,195 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Australind reads as a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Brunswick is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Australind pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Brunswick is the better pick for a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing. Australind generally means more sought-after housing, while Brunswick leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Australind, while Brunswick remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.