Overall score
Braunstone
30.3/100
Coutts Crossing
32.9/100
Braunstone vs Coutts Crossing, NSW suburb comparison
Braunstone for retirees and families; 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
0
Population
Braunstone
284
Coutts Crossing
1,053
Metric leadBraunstone 2Coutts Crossing 52 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBraunstone
- Best for familiesBraunstone
- Best for investmentCoutts Crossing
- Best for best valueCoutts Crossing
- Best for best schoolsCoutts Crossing
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 | 30.3/100 | 32.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.3/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 113.0 / 1k | 112.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 116 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 5 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile.
Braunstone suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Coutts Crossing is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.