Overall score
Braunstone
30.3/100
Elland
33.0/100
Braunstone vs Elland, NSW suburb comparison
Elland for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BraunstoneElland
Crime rate
Braunstone
113.0 / 1k
Elland
111.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Braunstone
0
Elland
0
Population
Braunstone
284
Elland
331
Metric leadBraunstone 2Elland 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)
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 | Elland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.3/100 | 33.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.3/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 113.0 / 1k | 111.1 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 21 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 3 |
| Population | 284 | 331 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Braunstone is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Elland is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Braunstone is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; Elland answers with housing affordability and overall desirability. On housing, Braunstone sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Elland.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Elland, while Braunstone remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.