Overall score
Brandy Hill
32.5/100
Glen Oak
34.8/100
Brandy Hill for retirees and families; Glen Oak for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brandy Hill
32.5/100
Glen Oak
34.8/100
Crime rate
Brandy Hill
105.5 / 1k
Glen Oak
96.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brandy Hill
0
Glen Oak
2
Population
Brandy Hill
713
Glen Oak
426
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 | Brandy Hill | Glen Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.5/100 | 34.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.4/100 | 76.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.5 / 1k | 96.2 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 13 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 3 |
| Population | 713 | 426 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Brandy Hill reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Glen Oak is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Brandy Hill pulls ahead on a larger local community and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Glen Oak is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Brandy Hill suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Glen Oak is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.