Overall score
Braunstone
29.9/100
Coutts Crossing
26.1/100
Braunstone vs Coutts Crossing, NSW Suburb Comparison
Braunstone for schools; Coutts Crossing for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BraunstoneCoutts Crossing
Crime rate
Braunstone
113.0 / 1k
Coutts Crossing
112.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Braunstone
0
Coutts Crossing
1
Population
Braunstone
284
Coutts Crossing
1,053
Metric leadBraunstone 3Coutts Crossing 62 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentCoutts Crossing
- Best for best valueCoutts Crossing
- Best for best schoolsBraunstone
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 | Braunstone | Coutts Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.9/100 | 26.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 113.0 / 1k | 112.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 116 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 6 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Population | 284 | 1,053 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Braunstone is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Coutts Crossing is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Braunstone is stronger for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Coutts Crossing answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Braunstone suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Coutts Crossing is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.