Overall score
Brandy Hill
40.9/100
Glen Oak
48.6/100
Glen Oak for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brandy Hill
40.9/100
Glen Oak
48.6/100
Crime rate
Brandy Hill
105.5 / 1k
Glen Oak
96.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brandy Hill
0
Glen Oak
3
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 | 40.9/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.5/100 | 40.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.5 / 1k | 96.2 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 13 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 10.1% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Brandy Hill suits retirees, families, and investors more clearly, whereas Glen Oak is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.
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.